used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading "Africa!
anew
From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
at any time
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
march in a procession
From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
re-echoed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
recedingnounUS /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
a slow or gradual disappearance
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
SandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
transport commercially
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
two times
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
at the time that
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
