used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
(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 We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, for the first time in my life, I saw the sun set and rise at midnight.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, for the first time in my life, I saw the sun set and rise at midnight.
Baffin's
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From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY SIX.
cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Now, for the first time in my life, I saw the sun set and rise at midnight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
set up or found
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Now, for the first time in my life, I saw the sun set and rise at midnight.
make reference to
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Now, for the first time in my life, I saw the sun set and rise at midnight.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now, for the first time in my life, I saw the sun set and rise at midnight.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
Pond'snounUS /pɑːndz/
possessive form of “pond” — a small lake
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
move upward
From this reading Now, for the first time in my life, I saw the sun set and rise at midnight.
Identical; not different.
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
cut with a saw
From this reading Now, for the first time in my life, I saw the sun set and rise at midnight.
only a very short time before
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Now, for the first time in my life, I saw the sun set and rise at midnight.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY SIX.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Now, for the first time in my life, I saw the sun set and rise at midnight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have before forgot to mention the great length of the days; indeed, for some time past there had scarcely been any night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY SIX.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
whalesnounUS /weɪlz/
plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For several days, during which we captured another whale, we were cruising about, in the hopes of finding a passage through the ice.
a late time of life
From this reading We were now joined by a squadron of six other ships, all bent on the same object that we were, to find our way across Baffin's Bay to a spot called Pond's Bay, which has been found, of late years, to be frequented by a large number of whales.
