used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is the time?" asked Bartelot.
astronomynounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmi/
the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
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Bartelot
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From this reading "What is the time?" asked Bartelot.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
chronometernoun
an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)
From this reading "And by the chronometer?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading RIO DE JANEIRO.
made known or openly avowed
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destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
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estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
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gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
JANEIRO
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From this reading RIO DE JANEIRO.
land-blink
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latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
longitudenounUS /ˈlɑːndʒətuːd/
the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
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the act that results in something coming to be
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MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
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the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
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the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
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a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
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The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
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inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Twelve, sir, by the sun," replied Morrison.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
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RIOnounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading RIO DE JANEIRO.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
an instance of visual perception
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term of address for a man
From this reading "Twelve, sir, by the sun," replied Morrison.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Twelve, sir, by the sun," replied Morrison.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "What is the time?" asked Bartelot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
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the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "Twelve, sir, by the sun," replied Morrison.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
at the time that
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On a gorgeous tropical morning, when the _Princess_ was nearing her destined port, and when Morrison declared that already he could see the "land-blink" in the sky, Morley watched with some interest the result of what is termed in nautical astronomy, "taking a sight," or "making an observation," by noting the altitude of any heavenly body, in order to estimate the latitude and longitude.
