1
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From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
11th
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From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
131
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From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
2
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From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
42
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From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
58
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From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
69
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From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
Atkinson
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From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
Bathurst
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From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
Browell
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From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
placed in a grave
From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
CliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
without stop or interruption
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
cooking-place
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From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
Dalhousie
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From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
DetentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
increase twofold
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
Esquimaux
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From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
FognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
foxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
freshenverbUS /ˈfreʃən/
make (to feel) fresh
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
groundedverbUS /ˈɡraʊndɪd/
past form of “ground” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
high-water
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From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
IcyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
KendallnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
longitudenounUS /ˈlɑːndʒətuːd/
the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
lunaradjectiveUS /ˈluːnər/
of or relating to or associated with the moon
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
come together
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
meridiannounUS /mərˈɪdiən/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
mooring-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
used to form the superlative
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
offingnounUS /ˈɔːfɪŋ/
the near or foreseeable future
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
reductionnounUS /rəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of decreasing or reducing something
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
Identical; not different.
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading About midnight two black foxes carried off the scraps of meat that had been left at our cooking-place, and buried them carefully in the sand above high-water mark.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
Sidenote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
strandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
carry out
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading [Sidenote: Tuesday, 11th.] The wind blew so strongly during the 11th, that we remained in our mooring-place, landing occasionally to take a little exercise on the beach; and as it continued to freshen from the north-east in the evening, most of the ice in the offing had drifted out of sight, while a great reduction took place at the same time in the number and size of the pieces of stranded ice.
belonging to which person
From this reading Mr. Kendall obtained a meridian observation for latitude, and afterwards took several sets of lunar distances, whose results placed our anchorage in latitude 69 degrees 42-1/2 minutes N., and longitude 131 degrees 58 minutes W. In the afternoon two Esquimaux were seen walking fast over a hill, and often stopping and looking anxiously around them.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Detention by wind--Visited by Esquimaux--Cross a large Stream of fresh Water--Winter Houses on Atkinson Island--Gale of Wind, and Fog--Run into Browell Cove--Double Cape Dalhousie--Liverpool Bay and Esquimaux Lake--Icy Cliffs--Meet another Party of Esquimaux--Cape Bathurst.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of them which had grounded about a mile outside of us, and rose fifteen feet above the water, fell over and floated away with the ebb tide.
