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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
anew
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He differed from ordinary seals in the respect that he refused to come near to the ship.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Every now and then it was as though his curiosity got the upper hand.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading He differed from ordinary seals in the respect that he refused to come near to the ship.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
DoggedlyadverbUS /ˈdɔːɡədli/
with obstinate determination
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every now and then it was as though his curiosity got the upper hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
set up or found
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He differed from ordinary seals in the respect that he refused to come near to the ship.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
the act of departing
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Every now and then it was as though his curiosity got the upper hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Every now and then it was as though his curiosity got the upper hand.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
engage in
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
manœuvres
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From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He differed from ordinary seals in the respect that he refused to come near to the ship.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every now and then it was as though his curiosity got the upper hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He differed from ordinary seals in the respect that he refused to come near to the ship.
arrange in a container
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He differed from ordinary seals in the respect that he refused to come near to the ship.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He differed from ordinary seals in the respect that he refused to come near to the ship.
sea-leopard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
sealsnounUS /siːlz/
plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
From this reading He differed from ordinary seals in the respect that he refused to come near to the ship.
transport commercially
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
shovingverbUS /ˈʃʌvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
solitudes
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From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Every now and then it was as though his curiosity got the upper hand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Every now and then it was as though his curiosity got the upper hand.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Every now and then it was as though his curiosity got the upper hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
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 So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
which person or people
From this reading So that I found a lot of enjoyment in watching the manœuvres of a sea-leopard, who kept shoving his big ugly head up above water some little distance away.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Going Doggedly On Commander Wild decided to get clear of the pack altogether and work to the westward before again attempting to make for the land, and consequently he held on the northerly course, through close but broken ice.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading I had the wheel at 4 a.m., after he came to this decision, and as the steering was nothing to worry about, I found myself with time on my hands to study the trifling happenings that went on around the ship; and it is the trifles that make for interest during a sojourn in solitudes.
