1921
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From this reading July fourth, 1921.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Eighty-nine and two tenths!" said Capt. Triplett.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
astrolabenoun
an early form of sextant
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
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From this reading "Eighty-nine and two tenths!" said Capt. Triplett.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Eighty-nine and two tenths," echoed Miskin, jotting down the figures.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading "Eighty-nine and two tenths," echoed Miskin, jotting down the figures.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
Eighty-nineadjective
being nine more than eighty
From this reading "Eighty-nine and two tenths!" said Capt. Triplett.
erasingverbUS /ɪˈreɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “erase” — remove from memory or existence
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "Eighty-nine and two tenths," echoed Miskin, jotting down the figures.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading July fourth, 1921.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
jottingnoun
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading "Eighty-nine and two tenths," echoed Miskin, jotting down the figures.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading July fourth, 1921.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
Miskin
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From this reading "Eighty-nine and two tenths," echoed Miskin, jotting down the figures.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Eighty-nine and two tenths!" said Capt. Triplett.
salivanounUS /səˈlaɪvə/
a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
taffrailnoun
the railing around the stern of a ship
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
tenthsnounUS /tenθs/
plural of “tenth” — a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading "Eighty-nine and two tenths!" said Capt. Triplett.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Eighty-nine and two tenths," echoed Miskin, jotting down the figures.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
Triplett
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From this reading "Eighty-nine and two tenths!" said Capt. Triplett.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Eighty-nine and two tenths!" said Capt. Triplett.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our navigator lowered the astrolabe through which he had been peering and folded up his artificial horizon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He then figured for a few moments on the edge of the taffrail, scrupulously erasing the calculation with a combination of saliva and sleeve before he announced in his usual formula:
