used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
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the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading We were visited, the first evening after we anchored, by the acting governor of the colony and their Irish doctor.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We were visited, the first evening after we anchored, by the acting governor of the colony and their Irish doctor.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading We were visited, the first evening after we anchored, by the acting governor of the colony and their Irish doctor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
accomplishment of an objective
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
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a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
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the people of Great Britain
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading We were visited, the first evening after we anchored, by the acting governor of the colony and their Irish doctor.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
CelebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading We were visited, the first evening after we anchored, by the acting governor of the colony and their Irish doctor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We spent two or three days here.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
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an effort that is inconvenient
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a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading We were visited, the first evening after we anchored, by the acting governor of the colony and their Irish doctor.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading We were visited, the first evening after we anchored, by the acting governor of the colony and their Irish doctor.
ExertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
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FaminenounUS /ˈfæmən/
an acute insufficiency
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Fernandez
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We were visited, the first evening after we anchored, by the acting governor of the colony and their Irish doctor.
Francisco
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
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the head of a state government
From this reading We were visited, the first evening after we anchored, by the acting governor of the colony and their Irish doctor.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We spent two or three days here.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
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inscriptionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “inscription” — letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
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people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading We were visited, the first evening after we anchored, by the acting governor of the colony and their Irish doctor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
Juan
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LimanounUS /ˈlaɪmə/
capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
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to a great degree or extent
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
navigatingverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
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information about recent and important events
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Our next stopping-place was Port Famine.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We spent two or three days here.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
PatagonianounUS /ˌpætəˈɡoʊniə/
region in southern South America between the Andes and the South Atlantic
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PolitenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
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a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
post-bag
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plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
San
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From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading We spent two or three days here.
St
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From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
stopping-place
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From this reading Our next stopping-place was Port Famine.
straitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We were visited, the first evening after we anchored, by the acting governor of the colony and their Irish doctor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We spent two or three days here.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Port Famine--St. Nicholas' Bay, and its inscriptions--Politeness of the Indians declined--Difficulty of navigating the straits--A post-bag in a bottle--An English steamer, and its humane errand--Exertions of the British government to rescue prisoners in Patagonia--American schooner--Celebration of our safe passage through the straits--Juan Fernandez--News from home--A chapter of accidents--A trip to Lima--Almost an adventure--Arrival at San Francisco--Journey to the mines--A happy meeting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We spent two or three days here.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
precisely as stated
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We were visited, the first evening after we anchored, by the acting governor of the colony and their Irish doctor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our next stopping-place was Port Famine.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were visited, the first evening after we anchored, by the acting governor of the colony and their Irish doctor.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were visited, the first evening after we anchored, by the acting governor of the colony and their Irish doctor.
which person or people
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The captain and myself went on shore the next day, and made a very agreeable visit to the officers, who treated us with much politeness.
