13th
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From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
14th
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From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
15th
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From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a head-wind for the _Dream_, and the waves had now increased enormously, and lifted her forward.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
barometernounUS /bərˈɑːmɪtər/
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The breeze strengthened considerably, and changed to south-westerly.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The breeze strengthened considerably, and changed to south-westerly.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The breeze strengthened considerably, and changed to south-westerly.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It was a head-wind for the _Dream_, and the waves had now increased enormously, and lifted her forward.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
enormouslyadverbUS /ɪˈnɔːrməsli/
extremely
From this reading It was a head-wind for the _Dream_, and the waves had now increased enormously, and lifted her forward.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a head-wind for the _Dream_, and the waves had now increased enormously, and lifted her forward.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was a head-wind for the _Dream_, and the waves had now increased enormously, and lifted her forward.
furledadjective
rolled up and secured
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a head-wind for the _Dream_, and the waves had now increased enormously, and lifted her forward.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
head-wind
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From this reading It was a head-wind for the _Dream_, and the waves had now increased enormously, and lifted her forward.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a head-wind for the _Dream_, and the waves had now increased enormously, and lifted her forward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading It was a head-wind for the _Dream_, and the waves had now increased enormously, and lifted her forward.
INSURINGverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “insure” — be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
KOLDERUP
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From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
held up in the air
From this reading It was a head-wind for the _Dream_, and the waves had now increased enormously, and lifted her forward.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was a head-wind for the _Dream_, and the waves had now increased enormously, and lifted her forward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
precisely, exactly
From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
move upward
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
transport commercially
From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
south-westerly
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From this reading The breeze strengthened considerably, and changed to south-westerly.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading The breeze strengthened considerably, and changed to south-westerly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
variableadjectiveUS /ˈveriəbəl/
liable to or capable of change
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading It was a head-wind for the _Dream_, and the waves had now increased enormously, and lifted her forward.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sails were all furled, and she had to depend on her screw alone; under half steam, however, so as to avoid excessive labouring.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
WILLIAM
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From this reading IN WHICH IT WILL BE SEEN THAT WILLIAM W. KOLDERUP WAS PROBABLY RIGHT IN INSURING HIS SHIP.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading During the following days, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, the barometer slowly fell, without an attempt to rise in the slightest degree, and the weather became variable, hovering between rain and wind or storm.
