2nd
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From this reading Both ships, however, got off at high water, but on the 2nd of August the _Fury_ was again driven on the beach, and the _Hecla_ narrowly escaped.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
anew
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both ships, however, got off at high water, but on the 2nd of August the _Fury_ was again driven on the beach, and the _Hecla_ narrowly escaped.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Both ships, however, got off at high water, but on the 2nd of August the _Fury_ was again driven on the beach, and the _Hecla_ narrowly escaped.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Both ships, however, got off at high water, but on the 2nd of August the _Fury_ was again driven on the beach, and the _Hecla_ narrowly escaped.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The _Fury_ was seen driving past, narrowly escaping being forced on board her.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The _Fury_ was seen driving past, narrowly escaping being forced on board her.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both ships, however, got off at high water, but on the 2nd of August the _Fury_ was again driven on the beach, and the _Hecla_ narrowly escaped.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both ships, however, got off at high water, but on the 2nd of August the _Fury_ was again driven on the beach, and the _Hecla_ narrowly escaped.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
CommandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
being one more than seven
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Both ships, however, got off at high water, but on the 2nd of August the _Fury_ was again driven on the beach, and the _Hecla_ narrowly escaped.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading The _Fury_ was seen driving past, narrowly escaping being forced on board her.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The _Fury_ was seen driving past, narrowly escaping being forced on board her.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
set up or found
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The _Fury_ was seen driving past, narrowly escaping being forced on board her.
the act of departing
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Both ships, however, got off at high water, but on the 2nd of August the _Fury_ was again driven on the beach, and the _Hecla_ narrowly escaped.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
Hecla
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From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Fury_ was seen driving past, narrowly escaping being forced on board her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Both ships, however, got off at high water, but on the 2nd of August the _Fury_ was again driven on the beach, and the _Hecla_ narrowly escaped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
Hoppner
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From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Both ships, however, got off at high water, but on the 2nd of August the _Fury_ was again driven on the beach, and the _Hecla_ narrowly escaped.
ten 10s
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
immovablenounUS /ˌɪˈmuːvəbəl/
property consisting of houses and land
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
labours
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From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
immediately past
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
leaknounUS /liːk/
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
the force of workers available
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading The _Fury_ was seen driving past, narrowly escaping being forced on board her.
nippedverbUS /nɪpt/
inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both ships, however, got off at high water, but on the 2nd of August the _Fury_ was again driven on the beach, and the _Hecla_ narrowly escaped.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Both ships, however, got off at high water, but on the 2nd of August the _Fury_ was again driven on the beach, and the _Hecla_ narrowly escaped.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The _Fury_ was seen driving past, narrowly escaping being forced on board her.
ParryverbUS /ˈperi/
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The _Fury_ was seen driving past, narrowly escaping being forced on board her.
powerfullyadverbUS /ˈpaʊərfli/
in a powerful manner
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
compacted by ironing
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
pumpsnounUS /pʌmps/
plural of “pump” — a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The _Fury_ was seen driving past, narrowly escaping being forced on board her.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Both ships, however, got off at high water, but on the 2nd of August the _Fury_ was again driven on the beach, and the _Hecla_ narrowly escaped.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Fury_ was seen driving past, narrowly escaping being forced on board her.
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 Both ships, however, got off at high water, but on the 2nd of August the _Fury_ was again driven on the beach, and the _Hecla_ narrowly escaped.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
at the time that
From this reading Thus they were carried southward, when the _Hecla_, driving close in shore, struck the ground several times, and remained immovable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Parry went on board the former vessel, and found four pumps going, and Commander Hoppner and his men almost exhausted with the incessant labours of the last eight and forty hours.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading She was driven about three hundred yards, powerfully pressed by the ice, until she became so severely nipped and strained as to leak a good deal, when she was again forced ashore.
