used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading THE NEW CREW.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
dial-plate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
a message received and understood
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
a particular point in time
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
absolutely essential
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW CREW.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — 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 His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
without much difficulty
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
SandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
schooner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
transport commercially
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
in the near future
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
move hurridly
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW CREW.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
the act of using
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
ValparaisonounUS /ˌvælpərˈeɪsoʊ/
the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
precisely as stated
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
