24
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From this reading _August 24._ Our voyage is becoming prolonged to an excessively wearisome duration.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Now, after having trebled it, we seem as far from port as ever.
in the past
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
AlbatrossnounUS /ˈælbətrɑːs/
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
AmusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, after having trebled it, we seem as far from port as ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading _August 24._ Our voyage is becoming prolonged to an excessively wearisome duration.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading _August 24._ Our voyage is becoming prolonged to an excessively wearisome duration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
CharitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading _August 24._ Our voyage is becoming prolonged to an excessively wearisome duration.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
Duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
at any time
From this reading Now, after having trebled it, we seem as far from port as ever.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading _August 24._ Our voyage is becoming prolonged to an excessively wearisome duration.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Now, after having trebled it, we seem as far from port as ever.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
FishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
Francisco
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From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Now, after having trebled it, we seem as far from port as ever.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _August 24._ Our voyage is becoming prolonged to an excessively wearisome duration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, after having trebled it, we seem as far from port as ever.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
immediately past
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
latitudesnounUS /ˈlætətuːdz/
plural of “latitude” — the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
most important element
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, after having trebled it, we seem as far from port as ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
OpinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _August 24._ Our voyage is becoming prolonged to an excessively wearisome duration.
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 Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
PorpoisenounUS /ˈpɔːrpəs/
any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
PorpoisesnounUS /ˈpɔːrpəsəz/
plural of “porpoise” — any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Now, after having trebled it, we seem as far from port as ever.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading _August 24._ Our voyage is becoming prolonged to an excessively wearisome duration.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
San
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From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
SchoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now, after having trebled it, we seem as far from port as ever.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
transport commercially
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
ShipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
TackingnounUS /ˈtækɪŋ/
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _August 24._ Our voyage is becoming prolonged to an excessively wearisome duration.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
trebledverbUS /ˈtrebəld/
past form of “treble” — sing treble
From this reading Now, after having trebled it, we seem as far from port as ever.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading _August 24._ Our voyage is becoming prolonged to an excessively wearisome duration.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading _August 24._ Our voyage is becoming prolonged to an excessively wearisome duration.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the last fortnight the winds have been blowing from the north-east, and we have sailed sharp on the wind, in expectation of falling in with the north-west trades, which are said to prevail in these latitudes.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Head Winds--The Dusky Albatross--Tacking Ship--Fishing for Birds--Amusements of the Mate and Passengers--A Poet--Fair Winds--A Porpoise--A Fight in the Main Cabin--My Journal--Opinions of Mr. Johnson--Meeting in the Main Cabin--Schools of Porpoises--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck--An Act of Charity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading More than a month ago we calculated on arriving at San Francisco in ten days; and with a fair wind we could have performed the voyage in that time.
