14th
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From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
9th
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From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
AscendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
Babbage
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From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
BarternounUS /ˈbɑːrtər/
an equal exchange
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
BoundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The day was foggy and rainy, but the evening fine.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading It contains much wood coal, similar to that found in the Mackenzie River, and at Garry's Island.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It contains much wood coal, similar to that found in the Mackenzie River, and at Garry's Island.
Conybeare
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From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was foggy and rainy, but the evening fine.
DelayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
DetentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
DominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
earthyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθi/
conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
Esquimaux
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From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The day was foggy and rainy, but the evening fine.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The day was foggy and rainy, but the evening fine.
FoggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
set up or found
From this reading It contains much wood coal, similar to that found in the Mackenzie River, and at Garry's Island.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
Garry's
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From this reading It contains much wood coal, similar to that found in the Mackenzie River, and at Garry's Island.
to a considerable degree
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
HerschelnounUS /ˈhɜːrʃəl/
English astronomer (son of William Herschel) who extended the catalogue of stars to the southern hemisphere and did pioneering work in photography (1792-1871)
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
IcyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
LimitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading It contains much wood coal, similar to that found in the Mackenzie River, and at Garry's Island.
come together
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
attach to a support
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It contains much wood coal, similar to that found in the Mackenzie River, and at Garry's Island.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
not any; not one
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading The day was foggy and rainy, but the evening fine.
on the contrary
From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
ReefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It contains much wood coal, similar to that found in the Mackenzie River, and at Garry's Island.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
steepernounUS /ˈstiːpər/
a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping
From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It contains much wood coal, similar to that found in the Mackenzie River, and at Garry's Island.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The bank under which we were encamped is of the same earthy kind as that described on the 9th, but rather higher and steeper.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading [Sidenote: Friday, 14th.] Although it rained heavily during the night, and the wind blew strong off the land for some hours, there was no other change in the state of the ice on the morning of the 14th, than that the smaller pieces were driven a short way from the beach.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Babbage River--Meet Natives at Herschel Island--Their Trade with the Russians, through the Western Esquimaux--Ascend Mount Conybeare--Boundary of the British Dominions on this Coast--Delayed at Icy Reef--Barter Island--Detention at Foggy Island--Return Reef--Limit of outward Voyage.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It contains much wood coal, similar to that found in the Mackenzie River, and at Garry's Island.
