used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading In another respect Captain Nelson had an immense advantage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I took an occasional observation, and worked out that position, checking up my observation and the position worked out from it by the captain’s.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another respect Captain Nelson had an immense advantage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I took an occasional observation, and worked out that position, checking up my observation and the position worked out from it by the captain’s.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In another respect Captain Nelson had an immense advantage.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I took an occasional observation, and worked out that position, checking up my observation and the position worked out from it by the captain’s.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading I saw the chart every day, and sometimes pricked the position of the ship on it.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading I took an occasional observation, and worked out that position, checking up my observation and the position worked out from it by the captain’s.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I saw the chart every day, and sometimes pricked the position of the ship on it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I really think that I knew more of the mathematics of the matter than he did.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I saw the chart every day, and sometimes pricked the position of the ship on it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In another respect Captain Nelson had an immense advantage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I really think that I knew more of the mathematics of the matter than he did.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw the chart every day, and sometimes pricked the position of the ship on it.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In another respect Captain Nelson had an immense advantage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In another respect Captain Nelson had an immense advantage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I saw the chart every day, and sometimes pricked the position of the ship on it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I really think that I knew more of the mathematics of the matter than he did.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading I really think that I knew more of the mathematics of the matter than he did.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I really think that I knew more of the mathematics of the matter than he did.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I really think that I knew more of the mathematics of the matter than he did.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I took an occasional observation, and worked out that position, checking up my observation and the position worked out from it by the captain’s.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading In another respect Captain Nelson had an immense advantage.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading I took an occasional observation, and worked out that position, checking up my observation and the position worked out from it by the captain’s.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading I took an occasional observation, and worked out that position, checking up my observation and the position worked out from it by the captain’s.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I saw the chart every day, and sometimes pricked the position of the ship on it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I took an occasional observation, and worked out that position, checking up my observation and the position worked out from it by the captain’s.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I saw the chart every day, and sometimes pricked the position of the ship on it.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading I saw the chart every day, and sometimes pricked the position of the ship on it.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I really think that I knew more of the mathematics of the matter than he did.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In another respect Captain Nelson had an immense advantage.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw the chart every day, and sometimes pricked the position of the ship on it.
transport commercially
From this reading I saw the chart every day, and sometimes pricked the position of the ship on it.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I saw the chart every day, and sometimes pricked the position of the ship on it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I really think that I knew more of the mathematics of the matter than he did.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I took an occasional observation, and worked out that position, checking up my observation and the position worked out from it by the captain’s.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I really think that I knew more of the mathematics of the matter than he did.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took an occasional observation, and worked out that position, checking up my observation and the position worked out from it by the captain’s.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I took an occasional observation, and worked out that position, checking up my observation and the position worked out from it by the captain’s.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading For five days the wind held from the westward, and we held a course a little east of north.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I took an occasional observation, and worked out that position, checking up my observation and the position worked out from it by the captain’s.
