a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK CUP.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
BermudasnounUS /bərˈmjuːdəz/
a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
rid of obstructions
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading BACK CUP.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, the schooner does not slacken speed.
Ebba
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From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
Ebba's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
ten 10s
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
not any; not one
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still, the schooner does not slacken speed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
Pamliconoun
a member of the Algonquian people formerly of the Pamlico river valley in North Carolina
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
only a very short time before
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Still, the schooner does not slacken speed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
slackenverbUS /ˈslækən/
become slow or slower
From this reading Still, the schooner does not slacken speed.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
south-southeastadverb
to, toward, or in the south southeast
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
move hurridly
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, the schooner does not slacken speed.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
