used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
(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 It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Food of the Sperm Whale.—Manner of Feeding.—Swimming.—Breathing.— Herding.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
descendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading This squid forms the principal part of the sustenance of the sperm whale when at a distance from the shore, or what is termed “off shore ground.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
provide as food
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
FeedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Food of the Sperm Whale.—Manner of Feeding.—Swimming.—Breathing.— Herding.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Food of the Sperm Whale.—Manner of Feeding.—Swimming.—Breathing.— Herding.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading This squid forms the principal part of the sustenance of the sperm whale when at a distance from the shore, or what is termed “off shore ground.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This squid forms the principal part of the sustenance of the sperm whale when at a distance from the shore, or what is termed “off shore ground.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading This squid forms the principal part of the sustenance of the sperm whale when at a distance from the shore, or what is termed “off shore ground.”
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
HerdingverbUS /ˈhɜːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “herd” — cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Food of the Sperm Whale.—Manner of Feeding.—Swimming.—Breathing.— Herding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This squid forms the principal part of the sustenance of the sperm whale when at a distance from the shore, or what is termed “off shore ground.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
engage in
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Food of the Sperm Whale.—Manner of Feeding.—Swimming.—Breathing.— Herding.
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 In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
naturalistsnounUS /ˈnætʃərəlɪsts/
plural of “naturalist” — an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
octopusnounUS /ˈɑːktəpʊs/
tentacles of octopus prepared as food
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Food of the Sperm Whale.—Manner of Feeding.—Swimming.—Breathing.— Herding.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This squid forms the principal part of the sustenance of the sperm whale when at a distance from the shore, or what is termed “off shore ground.”
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This squid forms the principal part of the sustenance of the sperm whale when at a distance from the shore, or what is termed “off shore ground.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This squid forms the principal part of the sustenance of the sperm whale when at a distance from the shore, or what is termed “off shore ground.”
perpendicularlyadverb
straight up or down without a break
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
capable of happening or existing
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading This squid forms the principal part of the sustenance of the sperm whale when at a distance from the shore, or what is termed “off shore ground.”
continue talking
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
SepianounUS /ˈsiːpiə/
a shade of brown with a tinge of red
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading This squid forms the principal part of the sustenance of the sperm whale when at a distance from the shore, or what is termed “off shore ground.”
SpermnounUS /spɜːrm/
the male reproductive cell; the male gamete
From this reading Food of the Sperm Whale.—Manner of Feeding.—Swimming.—Breathing.— Herding.
squidnounUS /skwɪd/
(Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
sustenancenounUS /ˈsʌstənəns/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading This squid forms the principal part of the sustenance of the sperm whale when at a distance from the shore, or what is termed “off shore ground.”
SwimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Food of the Sperm Whale.—Manner of Feeding.—Swimming.—Breathing.— Herding.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading This squid forms the principal part of the sustenance of the sperm whale when at a distance from the shore, or what is termed “off shore ground.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Food of the Sperm Whale.—Manner of Feeding.—Swimming.—Breathing.— Herding.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Manner of Feeding_.—It appears from all that we could learn from the oldest and most experienced whalemen that we met, and from the observations we have been enabled to make upon this interesting subject, that when the whale is inclined to feed he descends a certain depth below the surface of the ocean, and there remains in as quiet a state as possible, opening his long and narrow mouth until the lower jaw hangs down almost perpendicularly.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
WhalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Food of the Sperm Whale.—Manner of Feeding.—Swimming.—Breathing.— Herding.
whalemen
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From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
whalingverbUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This squid forms the principal part of the sustenance of the sperm whale when at a distance from the shore, or what is termed “off shore ground.”
at the time that
From this reading This squid forms the principal part of the sustenance of the sperm whale when at a distance from the shore, or what is termed “off shore ground.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It can not but be instructive, at all events, and, being satisfied on that point, we shall proceed; and, first, _The Food of the Sperm Whale_.—This food consists almost wholly of an animal called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists the “_Sepia octopus_.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In the many books which have been written of whaling voyages, we recollect nowhere to have seen a _natural history_ of the sperm whale, and we trust it will not be uninteresting to the reader if we give it in the present volume.
