12
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From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
13th
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From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
14th
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From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
15th
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From this reading On the morning of the 15th we ran into the final end of the farthest bay we could discover and camped at the mouth of a large river entering in.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
ambiguousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪɡjuːəs/
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
From this reading AYLMER LAKE One of my objects was to complete the ambiguous shore line of Aylmer Lake.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the morning of the 15th we ran into the final end of the farthest bay we could discover and camped at the mouth of a large river entering in.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
AYLMER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AYLMER LAKE One of my objects was to complete the ambiguous shore line of Aylmer Lake.
BackadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading On the morning of the 15th we ran into the final end of the farthest bay we could discover and camped at the mouth of a large river entering in.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading AYLMER LAKE One of my objects was to complete the ambiguous shore line of Aylmer Lake.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the morning of the 15th we ran into the final end of the farthest bay we could discover and camped at the mouth of a large river entering in.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading On the morning of the 15th we ran into the final end of the farthest bay we could discover and camped at the mouth of a large river entering in.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On the morning of the 15th we ran into the final end of the farthest bay we could discover and camped at the mouth of a large river entering in.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading On the morning of the 15th we ran into the final end of the farthest bay we could discover and camped at the mouth of a large river entering in.
etc
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From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading On the morning of the 15th we ran into the final end of the farthest bay we could discover and camped at the mouth of a large river entering in.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading On the morning of the 15th we ran into the final end of the farthest bay we could discover and camped at the mouth of a large river entering in.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The first task was to find the lake.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first task was to find the lake.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
LAKEnounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading AYLMER LAKE One of my objects was to complete the ambiguous shore line of Aylmer Lake.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the morning of the 15th we ran into the final end of the farthest bay we could discover and camped at the mouth of a large river entering in.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading AYLMER LAKE One of my objects was to complete the ambiguous shore line of Aylmer Lake.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the 15th we ran into the final end of the farthest bay we could discover and camped at the mouth of a large river entering in.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading On the morning of the 15th we ran into the final end of the farthest bay we could discover and camped at the mouth of a large river entering in.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AYLMER LAKE One of my objects was to complete the ambiguous shore line of Aylmer Lake.
narrowsnounUS /ˈneroʊz/
plural of “narrow” — a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading AYLMER LAKE One of my objects was to complete the ambiguous shore line of Aylmer Lake.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AYLMER LAKE One of my objects was to complete the ambiguous shore line of Aylmer Lake.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AYLMER LAKE One of my objects was to complete the ambiguous shore line of Aylmer Lake.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading On the morning of the 15th we ran into the final end of the farthest bay we could discover and camped at the mouth of a large river entering in.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On the morning of the 15th we ran into the final end of the farthest bay we could discover and camped at the mouth of a large river entering in.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading AYLMER LAKE One of my objects was to complete the ambiguous shore line of Aylmer Lake.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The first task was to find the lake.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AYLMER LAKE One of my objects was to complete the ambiguous shore line of Aylmer Lake.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AYLMER LAKE One of my objects was to complete the ambiguous shore line of Aylmer Lake.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AYLMER LAKE One of my objects was to complete the ambiguous shore line of Aylmer Lake.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So we left the narrows and pushed on and on, studying the Back map, vainly trying to identify points, etc. Once or twice we saw gaps ahead that seemed to open into the great inland sea of Aylmer.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading But each in turn proved a mere bay.--On August 12 we left the narrows; on the 13th and 14th we journeyed westward seeking the open sea.
