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From this reading That same day, February 2d, toward evening, the wreck was lost sight of.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile, Mrs. Weldon did not complain, and philosophically took her misfortune in patience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meanwhile, the "Pilgrim" had continued her course, making for the east as much as possible.
for the reason that
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
calmsnounUS /kɑːmz/
plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Meanwhile, Mrs. Weldon did not complain, and philosophically took her misfortune in patience.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Meanwhile, the "Pilgrim" had continued her course, making for the east as much as possible.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Meanwhile, the "Pilgrim" had continued her course, making for the east as much as possible.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading That same day, February 2d, toward evening, the wreck was lost sight of.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That same day, February 2d, toward evening, the wreck was lost sight of.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Meanwhile, the "Pilgrim" had continued her course, making for the east as much as possible.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That same day, February 2d, toward evening, the wreck was lost sight of.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading That same day, February 2d, toward evening, the wreck was lost sight of.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile, the "Pilgrim" had continued her course, making for the east as much as possible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile, the "Pilgrim" had continued her course, making for the east as much as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, the "Pilgrim" had continued her course, making for the east as much as possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
lamentableadjectiveUS /ləˈmentəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading That same day, February 2d, toward evening, the wreck was lost sight of.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Meanwhile, the "Pilgrim" had continued her course, making for the east as much as possible.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the "Pilgrim" had continued her course, making for the east as much as possible.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Meanwhile, Mrs. Weldon did not complain, and philosophically took her misfortune in patience.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Meanwhile, Mrs. Weldon did not complain, and philosophically took her misfortune in patience.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Meanwhile, the "Pilgrim" had continued her course, making for the east as much as possible.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Meanwhile, Mrs. Weldon did not complain, and philosophically took her misfortune in patience.
philosophicallyadverbUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəli/
in a philosophic manner
From this reading Meanwhile, Mrs. Weldon did not complain, and philosophically took her misfortune in patience.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Meanwhile, the "Pilgrim" had continued her course, making for the east as much as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Meanwhile, the "Pilgrim" had continued her course, making for the east as much as possible.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading S. V.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That same day, February 2d, toward evening, the wreck was lost sight of.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading That same day, February 2d, toward evening, the wreck was lost sight of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, the "Pilgrim" had continued her course, making for the east as much as possible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Meanwhile, Mrs. Weldon did not complain, and philosophically took her misfortune in patience.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading That same day, February 2d, toward evening, the wreck was lost sight of.
a source of difficulty
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading S. V.
ValparaisonounUS /ˌvælpərˈeɪsoʊ/
the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
Weldon
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From this reading Meanwhile, Mrs. Weldon did not complain, and philosophically took her misfortune in patience.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading That same day, February 2d, toward evening, the wreck was lost sight of.
ZealandnounUS /ˈziːlənd/
the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen
From this reading This lamentable continuance of calms did not cease to trouble Captain Hull--not that he was uneasy about two or three weeks' delay in a passage from New Zealand to Valparaiso, but because of the extra fatigue which this delay might bring to his lady passenger.
