Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

(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 It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

achieved or reached

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

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From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

the act of breaking something

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

plural of “drinker” — a person who drinks liquids

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

a gay festivity

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

brought together in one place

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

for this reason

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

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From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

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From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

the force of workers available

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

used of animals that move seasonally

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

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From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

by chance

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

the process of becoming softer

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

a brief indulgence of your impulses

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

not in physical motion

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had now reached nearly or quite the end of our journey; at least we had attained one of the great objects of our desires and exertions.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading East Cape, a Point of Observation.--The greater Part of our Men gathered here.--The _Kanaka_.--Weather softening.--Ice still firm.--Arctic Scenes.--Icequakes.--Migratory Fowl.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading --A Whale discovered.--Gala Time among the Natives.--The Natives thorough Drinkers.--A drunken "Spree."--Cruise into the Country.--Birds-egging.--Incidents.--Native Manner of killing Fowl.--Amusements of the Natives.--Vegetation.-- Face of the Country.--Fish.--Fowl.--The Ochotsk Sea and Country.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was from this place as a point of observation, that most, if not all, the ships passing into the Arctic Ocean on the breaking up of the ice could be seen; and hence this place was the most suitable locality, from which we could be easily taken off.

during the time that

From this reading While the greater part of our company remained at this place, one party of our number, consisting of six or seven, passed down the coast some considerable distance, perhaps twenty miles or more; and another party of four took up their abode at a less distance.