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From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After getting out and passing the lighthouse and the islands, we squared away and stood on our course with a fair and moderate breeze.
(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 much improved in health, and all the hardships, privations, annoyances, and disappointments of the former part of our voyage were forgotten.
AltercationnounUS /ˌɑːltərˈkeɪʃən/
noisy quarrel
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
AnchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
annoyancesnounUS /əˈnɔɪənsɪz/
plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading We were now much improved in health, and all the hardships, privations, annoyances, and disappointments of the former part of our voyage were forgotten.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After getting out and passing the lighthouse and the islands, we squared away and stood on our course with a fair and moderate breeze.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading After getting out and passing the lighthouse and the islands, we squared away and stood on our course with a fair and moderate breeze.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
CivilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
CooksnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After getting out and passing the lighthouse and the islands, we squared away and stood on our course with a fair and moderate breeze.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading We were now much improved in health, and all the hardships, privations, annoyances, and disappointments of the former part of our voyage were forgotten.
EstablishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading After getting out and passing the lighthouse and the islands, we squared away and stood on our course with a fair and moderate breeze.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading We were now much improved in health, and all the hardships, privations, annoyances, and disappointments of the former part of our voyage were forgotten.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading We were now much improved in health, and all the hardships, privations, annoyances, and disappointments of the former part of our voyage were forgotten.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
fourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
GalleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading After getting out and passing the lighthouse and the islands, we squared away and stood on our course with a fair and moderate breeze.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading We were now much improved in health, and all the hardships, privations, annoyances, and disappointments of the former part of our voyage were forgotten.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading We were now much improved in health, and all the hardships, privations, annoyances, and disappointments of the former part of our voyage were forgotten.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading We were now much improved in health, and all the hardships, privations, annoyances, and disappointments of the former part of our voyage were forgotten.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
InspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading After getting out and passing the lighthouse and the islands, we squared away and stood on our course with a fair and moderate breeze.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
lighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading After getting out and passing the lighthouse and the islands, we squared away and stood on our course with a fair and moderate breeze.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading After getting out and passing the lighthouse and the islands, we squared away and stood on our course with a fair and moderate breeze.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We were now much improved in health, and all the hardships, privations, annoyances, and disappointments of the former part of our voyage were forgotten.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We were now much improved in health, and all the hardships, privations, annoyances, and disappointments of the former part of our voyage were forgotten.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
OrangesnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We were now much improved in health, and all the hardships, privations, annoyances, and disappointments of the former part of our voyage were forgotten.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading After getting out and passing the lighthouse and the islands, we squared away and stood on our course with a fair and moderate breeze.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
PigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
privationsnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading We were now much improved in health, and all the hardships, privations, annoyances, and disappointments of the former part of our voyage were forgotten.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
possessing material wealth
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
Scousenoun
a stew of meat and vegetables and hardtack that is eaten by sailors
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
SquallverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
squaredadjectiveUS /skwerd/
having been made square
From this reading After getting out and passing the lighthouse and the islands, we squared away and stood on our course with a fair and moderate breeze.
StewardsnounUS /ˈstuːərdz/
plural of “steward” — someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After getting out and passing the lighthouse and the islands, we squared away and stood on our course with a fair and moderate breeze.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
TemperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
precisely as stated
From this reading We were now supplied with a rich fund of new and interesting subjects for conversation, we looked forward to a speedy and prosperous passage round Cape Horn, and we were in the very best of spirits.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading We were now much improved in health, and all the hardships, privations, annoyances, and disappointments of the former part of our voyage were forgotten.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
WeighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading Weigh Anchor--Civility of People of Rio--Temperance--An Altercation--Cold Weather--Cape Pigeons--Large Bird--Our Kitchen Establishment--Stewards and Cooks--Scouse--Inspection of Cooks' Galley--A Joke--A Squall--An Altercation--Captain J. and Mrs. L----t--Cape Pigeons--Oranges.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We did not weigh anchor until 2 P.M. As we were beating out of the harbor, we met the Portuguese brig, which we had spoken on the fourteenth instant, coming in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After getting out and passing the lighthouse and the islands, we squared away and stood on our course with a fair and moderate breeze.
