Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Each passenger had a small glass of water and nearly the fourth of a biscuit.

-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

later than; following

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading Each passenger had a small glass of water and nearly the fourth of a biscuit.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each passenger had a small glass of water and nearly the fourth of a biscuit.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

set up or found

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Each passenger had a small glass of water and nearly the fourth of a biscuit.

provoking horror

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Each passenger had a small glass of water and nearly the fourth of a biscuit.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Each passenger had a small glass of water and nearly the fourth of a biscuit.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It happened, however, that some was found not quite so saturated.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It happened, however, that some was found not quite so saturated.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.

past form of “impregnate” — fill, as with a certain quality

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

plural of “leak” — an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

(Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

a small quantity of anything

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Each passenger had a small glass of water and nearly the fourth of a biscuit.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It happened, however, that some was found not quite so saturated.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Each passenger had a small glass of water and nearly the fourth of a biscuit.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

a boat for communication between ship and shore

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It happened, however, that some was found not quite so saturated.

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

the world's largest desert (3,500,000 square miles) in northern Africa

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance

From this reading It happened, however, that some was found not quite so saturated.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.

a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Each passenger had a small glass of water and nearly the fourth of a biscuit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.

carry out

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It happened, however, that some was found not quite so saturated.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading On the 5th of July, at ten in the morning, one hour after abandoning the raft, and three after quitting the Medusa, M. Lapérère, the officer of our boat, made the first distribution of provisions.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

previously unknown

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.

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 Each passenger had a small glass of water and nearly the fourth of a biscuit.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE CHIEFS OF THE EXPEDITION ORDER THE BOATS TO TAKE THE ROUTE FOR SENEGAL--OBJECTIONS OF SOME GENEROUS OFFICERS--THE SHORES OF THE DESERT OF SAHARA ARE DISCOVERED--IT IS DEFENDED--THE SAILORS OF THE PINNACE ARE DESIROUS OF LANDING--THE BOAT IN WHICH THE PICARD FAMILY IS LEAKS MUCH--UNHEARD-OF SUFFERINGS--TERRIBLE SITUATION OF THE FAMILY--FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST--DESPAIR OF THE PASSENGERS.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Each drank his allowance of water at one draught, but it was found impossible to swallow one morsel of our biscuit, it being so impregnated with sea-water.