used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The day was beautiful, and the sky clear and almost without a cloud, with a light air moving from the northwest.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The day was beautiful, and the sky clear and almost without a cloud, with a light air moving from the northwest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Attack and capture one of the species, thus putting the question of its existence forever at rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Attack and capture one of the species, thus putting the question of its existence forever at rest.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Attack and capture one of the species, thus putting the question of its existence forever at rest.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The day was beautiful, and the sky clear and almost without a cloud, with a light air moving from the northwest.
bivalvesnounUS /ˈbaɪvælvz/
plural of “bivalve” — marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
cannot
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From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Attack and capture one of the species, thus putting the question of its existence forever at rest.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The day was beautiful, and the sky clear and almost without a cloud, with a light air moving from the northwest.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The day was beautiful, and the sky clear and almost without a cloud, with a light air moving from the northwest.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was beautiful, and the sky clear and almost without a cloud, with a light air moving from the northwest.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Attack and capture one of the species, thus putting the question of its existence forever at rest.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
forbearverb
refrain from doing
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
for a limitless time
From this reading Attack and capture one of the species, thus putting the question of its existence forever at rest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The day was beautiful, and the sky clear and almost without a cloud, with a light air moving from the northwest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Attack and capture one of the species, thus putting the question of its existence forever at rest.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The day was beautiful, and the sky clear and almost without a cloud, with a light air moving from the northwest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
in motion
From this reading The day was beautiful, and the sky clear and almost without a cloud, with a light air moving from the northwest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading The day was beautiful, and the sky clear and almost without a cloud, with a light air moving from the northwest.
come into possession of
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Attack and capture one of the species, thus putting the question of its existence forever at rest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Attack and capture one of the species, thus putting the question of its existence forever at rest.
oysternounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Attack and capture one of the species, thus putting the question of its existence forever at rest.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Attack and capture one of the species, thus putting the question of its existence forever at rest.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Attack and capture one of the species, thus putting the question of its existence forever at rest.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea serpent.
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading The sea serpent.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The day was beautiful, and the sky clear and almost without a cloud, with a light air moving from the northwest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Attack and capture one of the species, thus putting the question of its existence forever at rest.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sea serpent.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Attack and capture one of the species, thus putting the question of its existence forever at rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading I had started upon one of my trips to the pearl oyster reef in the submarine boat, to obtain some of those bivalves, to convey to the shore for examination.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day was beautiful, and the sky clear and almost without a cloud, with a light air moving from the northwest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The day was beautiful, and the sky clear and almost without a cloud, with a light air moving from the northwest.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was in my tenth year of captivity that the following adventure occurred to me, which is of such importance to the scientific world, and settles forever such a disputed question, that I cannot forbear to relate it here in the interest of science, and to set at rest all doubts upon this subject forever.
