Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

later than; following

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

(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 In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

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From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

suitable for use as food

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

at any time

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

set up or found

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

depressingly dark

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

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 Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

plural of “locker” — a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

during or for the length of one night

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

a stipulated condition

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

bringing about salvation or redemption from sin

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

a special situation

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

coming next after the twenty-sixth in position

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

except if; if not

From this reading Judging by my own sensations (and I believe I had as much strength left as the best man among us), I came to the conclusion that, unless the mercy of Providence interposed to effect our deliverance, not one of our company could hope to see another morning after the morning of Sunday.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

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 In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading I had kept count, ever since we took to the boats, of the days of the week; and I knew that we had now arrived at another Thursday.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

at the time that

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE END OF THE FOOD SUPPLY When the sun rose on the twenty-seventh day of our calamity, the first question that I secretly asked myself was, “How many more mornings will the stoutest of us live to see”?

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From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Two discoveries that I made—after redeeming my promise overnight, to serve out with the morning whatever eatable thing I could find—helped to confirm me in my gloomy view of our future prospects.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In the first place, when the few coffee-berries left, together with a small allowance of water, had been shared all round, I found on examining the lockers that not one grain of provision remained, fore or aft, in any part of the boat, and that our stock of fresh water was reduced to not much more than would fill a wine-bottle.