13th
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From this reading On the morning of the 13th of August a sail was discovered in the horizon.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the morning of the 13th of August a sail was discovered in the horizon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading On the morning of the 13th of August a sail was discovered in the horizon.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
bereavementnounUS /bərˈiːvmənt/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
casknounUS /kæsk/
the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading On the morning of the 13th of August a sail was discovered in the horizon.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
effaceverbUS /ɪˈfeɪs/
remove completely from recognition or memory
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
gleanedverbUS /ɡliːnd/
past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading On the morning of the 13th of August a sail was discovered in the horizon.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the morning of the 13th of August a sail was discovered in the horizon.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
and nothing more
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
immediately past
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
mackerelnounUS /ˈmækərəl/
flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the 13th of August a sail was discovered in the horizon.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
not any; not one
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
come into possession of
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the morning of the 13th of August a sail was discovered in the horizon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning of the 13th of August a sail was discovered in the horizon.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
overhauledverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːld/
past form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
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 The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
pickledadjectiveUS /ˈpɪkəld/
(used of foods) preserved in a pickling liquid
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
with speed
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading On the morning of the 13th of August a sail was discovered in the horizon.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
not in physical motion
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
stomachsnounUS /ˈstʌməks/
plural of “stomach” — an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morning of the 13th of August a sail was discovered in the horizon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had just eaten their last pickled salmon; and the mackerel, fresh beef, and potatoes, which still remained to them, could not efface from their tender stomachs the recollection of their recent bereavement.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
ValparaisonounUS /ˌvælpərˈeɪsoʊ/
the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the morning of the 13th of August a sail was discovered in the horizon.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Helena left home a month later than we, but though their voyage had been thus comparatively short, her passengers were no better contented than our own.
at the time that
From this reading She rapidly overhauled us, and when sufficiently near, a boat was sent to obtain, if possible, a supply of water, our own being now nearly exhausted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boat returned after several hours, bringing a cask of water and a number of papers from Valparaiso, from which we gleaned a variety of interesting items.
