Chapter IX · Chapter 9

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Towards afternoon Roberval recovered sufficiently to issue commands, which Gaillon transmitted to the crew.

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From this reading Jehan Alfonse's place had been filled by an experienced and resolute seaman named Jacques Herbert, in whom Roberval had perfect confidence.

(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 All that day and the following night _L'Heureux_ and her consorts lay at anchor.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Jehan Alfonse's place had been filled by an experienced and resolute seaman named Jacques Herbert, in whom Roberval had perfect confidence.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading All that day and the following night _L'Heureux_ and her consorts lay at anchor.

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

From this reading All that day and the following night _L'Heureux_ and her consorts lay at anchor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All that day and the following night _L'Heureux_ and her consorts lay at anchor.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Towards afternoon Roberval recovered sufficiently to issue commands, which Gaillon transmitted to the crew.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Jehan Alfonse's place had been filled by an experienced and resolute seaman named Jacques Herbert, in whom Roberval had perfect confidence.

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From this reading All that day and the following night _L'Heureux_ and her consorts lay at anchor.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Towards afternoon Roberval recovered sufficiently to issue commands, which Gaillon transmitted to the crew.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All that day and the following night _L'Heureux_ and her consorts lay at anchor.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Jehan Alfonse's place had been filled by an experienced and resolute seaman named Jacques Herbert, in whom Roberval had perfect confidence.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Jehan Alfonse's place had been filled by an experienced and resolute seaman named Jacques Herbert, in whom Roberval had perfect confidence.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading All that day and the following night _L'Heureux_ and her consorts lay at anchor.

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From this reading Towards afternoon Roberval recovered sufficiently to issue commands, which Gaillon transmitted to the crew.

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

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading All that day and the following night _L'Heureux_ and her consorts lay at anchor.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Jehan Alfonse's place had been filled by an experienced and resolute seaman named Jacques Herbert, in whom Roberval had perfect confidence.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

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

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Towards afternoon Roberval recovered sufficiently to issue commands, which Gaillon transmitted to the crew.

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

From this reading Jehan Alfonse's place had been filled by an experienced and resolute seaman named Jacques Herbert, in whom Roberval had perfect confidence.

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

From this reading Jehan Alfonse's place had been filled by an experienced and resolute seaman named Jacques Herbert, in whom Roberval had perfect confidence.

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

From this reading All that day and the following night _L'Heureux_ and her consorts lay at anchor.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading All that day and the following night _L'Heureux_ and her consorts lay at anchor.

the force of workers available

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Jehan Alfonse's place had been filled by an experienced and resolute seaman named Jacques Herbert, in whom Roberval had perfect confidence.

as might be expected

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading All that day and the following night _L'Heureux_ and her consorts lay at anchor.

not any; not one

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

not one, and not any

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Jehan Alfonse's place had been filled by an experienced and resolute seaman named Jacques Herbert, in whom Roberval had perfect confidence.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Jehan Alfonse's place had been filled by an experienced and resolute seaman named Jacques Herbert, in whom Roberval had perfect confidence.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Towards afternoon Roberval recovered sufficiently to issue commands, which Gaillon transmitted to the crew.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading Jehan Alfonse's place had been filled by an experienced and resolute seaman named Jacques Herbert, in whom Roberval had perfect confidence.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

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

From this reading Towards afternoon Roberval recovered sufficiently to issue commands, which Gaillon transmitted to the crew.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading Jehan Alfonse's place had been filled by an experienced and resolute seaman named Jacques Herbert, in whom Roberval had perfect confidence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

in the near future

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

be standing; be upright

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

in a softened tone

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Towards afternoon Roberval recovered sufficiently to issue commands, which Gaillon transmitted to the crew.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All that day and the following night _L'Heureux_ and her consorts lay at anchor.

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

From this reading All that day and the following night _L'Heureux_ and her consorts lay at anchor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

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

From this reading Towards afternoon Roberval recovered sufficiently to issue commands, which Gaillon transmitted to the crew.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards afternoon Roberval recovered sufficiently to issue commands, which Gaillon transmitted to the crew.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Towards afternoon Roberval recovered sufficiently to issue commands, which Gaillon transmitted to the crew.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Under his direction the men returned to their occupations; the prisoners of the morning were released; and soon no trace was visible of the extraordinary events which had taken place.

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

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Towards afternoon Roberval recovered sufficiently to issue commands, which Gaillon transmitted to the crew.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jehan Alfonse's place had been filled by an experienced and resolute seaman named Jacques Herbert, in whom Roberval had perfect confidence.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading So subdued were the men by the strange scenes they had witnessed, and so much in awe did they stand of Roberval and the terrible Gaillon, that there was none of the disorder which might naturally have been expected.