7th
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From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Eleven accepted the proposal; but when we had reached the first waves, none had the courage to brave the mountains of water which rolled between them and the beach.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
anew
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
ALTERNATIVEadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Eleven accepted the proposal; but when we had reached the first waves, none had the courage to brave the mountains of water which rolled between them and the beach.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Eleven accepted the proposal; but when we had reached the first waves, none had the courage to brave the mountains of water which rolled between them and the beach.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Eleven accepted the proposal; but when we had reached the first waves, none had the courage to brave the mountains of water which rolled between them and the beach.
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Eleven accepted the proposal; but when we had reached the first waves, none had the courage to brave the mountains of water which rolled between them and the beach.
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
recognizable; marked
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
DESIROUSadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
being one more than ten
From this reading Eleven accepted the proposal; but when we had reached the first waves, none had the courage to brave the mountains of water which rolled between them and the beach.
a social unit living together
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
FRIGHTFULadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
obtain
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eleven accepted the proposal; but when we had reached the first waves, none had the courage to brave the mountains of water which rolled between them and the beach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
LANDINGnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
Lapérère
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From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
immediately past
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
MoorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Eleven accepted the proposal; but when we had reached the first waves, none had the courage to brave the mountains of water which rolled between them and the beach.
murmurings
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From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
not one, and not any
From this reading Eleven accepted the proposal; but when we had reached the first waves, none had the courage to brave the mountains of water which rolled between them and the beach.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
palatableadjectiveUS /ˈpælətəbəl/
acceptable to the taste or mind
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
PASSENGERSnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
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 AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
PICARD
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From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Eleven accepted the proposal; but when we had reached the first waves, none had the courage to brave the mountains of water which rolled between them and the beach.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Eleven accepted the proposal; but when we had reached the first waves, none had the courage to brave the mountains of water which rolled between them and the beach.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Eleven accepted the proposal; but when we had reached the first waves, none had the courage to brave the mountains of water which rolled between them and the beach.
ROUTEnounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
cut with a saw
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
SENEGALnounUS /ˌsenəˈɡɔːl/
a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
SHIPWRECKED
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From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
not in physical motion
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
carry out
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
TEMPESTnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
in or at that place or location
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
propel through the air
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
TRANSPORTSnounUS /trænˈspɔːrts/
plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
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 The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Eleven accepted the proposal; but when we had reached the first waves, none had the courage to brave the mountains of water which rolled between them and the beach.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
at the time that
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AFTER THE FRIGHTFUL TEMPEST, THE BOAT, IN WHICH ARE THE PICARD FAMILY, IS STILL DESIROUS OF TAKING THE ROUTE TO SENEGAL--CRUEL ALTERNATIVE TO WHICH THE PASSENGERS ARE DRIVEN--IT IS AT LAST DECIDED TO GAIN THE COAST--DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING--THE TRANSPORTS OF THE SHIPWRECKED.
which person or people
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading However, M. Lapérère proposed to take them as near as he could to the first breakers on the coast; and when there, those who wished to go on shore should throw themselves into the sea, and swim to land.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sailors renewed their murmurings, wishing to get on shore, with the hope of being able to get some wholesome plants, and some more palatable water than that of the sea; but as we were afraid of the Moors, their request was opposed.
but in spite of that
From this reading On the morning of the 7th of July, we again saw the shores of the Desert, notwithstanding we were yet a great distance from it.
