used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
acutelyadverbUS /əˈkjuːtli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At night every light was screened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — 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 The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
dintnounUS /dɪnt/
interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
economizeverbUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmaɪz/
use cautiously and frugally
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
emittedverbUS /ɪˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At night every light was screened.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
favouring
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From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
fortiethnounUS /ˈfɔːrtiɪθ/
position 40 in a countable series of things
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
funnelsnounUS /ˈfʌnəlz/
plural of “funnel” — a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At night every light was screened.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At night every light was screened.
not any; not one
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
Pelikan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
with speed
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
ReinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading At night every light was screened.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
sightingnounUS /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
the act of observing
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
south'ard
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From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
southerlyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the south
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
move hurridly
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
stokingverbUS /ˈstoʊkɪŋ/
-ing form of “stoke” — stir up or tend; of a fire
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By dint of careful stoking, her funnels emitted little or no smoke that might betray her position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
TropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Reinforcements Under reduced speed, in order to economize her coal, the _Pelikan_ held on her southerly course.
unprovided
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From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At night every light was screened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air was rapidly becoming colder, and her crew, being unprovided with warm garments, suffered acutely after coming straight from the Tropics.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Fortune seemed to be favouring her, for without sighting a single vessel she reached the fortieth parallel, or considerably farther to the south'ard than she need do in ordinary circumstances in order to round the Cape of Good Hope.
