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From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
1922
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From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
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From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fine rain was falling and all the upper part of the island was shrouded in mist.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
(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 A fine rain was falling and all the upper part of the island was shrouded in mist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A fine rain was falling and all the upper part of the island was shrouded in mist.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
the act of breaking something
From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They launched the boats and came out towards us as fast as they could row.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They launched the boats and came out towards us as fast as they could row.
CUNHA
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From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
DAnounUS /dɑː/
an official prosecutor for a judicial district
From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
the first light of day
From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading A fine rain was falling and all the upper part of the island was shrouded in mist.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading They launched the boats and came out towards us as fast as they could row.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A fine rain was falling and all the upper part of the island was shrouded in mist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A fine rain was falling and all the upper part of the island was shrouded in mist.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A fine rain was falling and all the upper part of the island was shrouded in mist.
islandersnounUS /ˈaɪləndərz/
plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
and nothing more
From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading They launched the boats and came out towards us as fast as they could row.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
become covered with mist
From this reading A fine rain was falling and all the upper part of the island was shrouded in mist.
not any; not one
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A fine rain was falling and all the upper part of the island was shrouded in mist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They launched the boats and came out towards us as fast as they could row.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A fine rain was falling and all the upper part of the island was shrouded in mist.
a course of conduct
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A fine rain was falling and all the upper part of the island was shrouded in mist.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading They launched the boats and came out towards us as fast as they could row.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
cut with a saw
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading A fine rain was falling and all the upper part of the island was shrouded in mist.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
not in physical motion
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A fine rain was falling and all the upper part of the island was shrouded in mist.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They launched the boats and came out towards us as fast as they could row.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
in the direction of
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
TRISTANnounUS /ˈtrɪstæn/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
the topmost one of two
From this reading A fine rain was falling and all the upper part of the island was shrouded in mist.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
precisely as stated
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading TRISTAN DA CUNHA[13] We arrived at Tristan da Cunha on May 20th, 1922, just as dawn was breaking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
in or at the place that
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The islanders seemed to be still in bed, for we saw no signs of activity until Commander Wild blew the steam whistle, which brought them running from their houses in haste, evidently very excited, for we saw them pointing towards us.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The men ran down a steep winding path leading to a beach of black sand where a number of boats were drawn up.
