1,400
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From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VOYAGE TO MARKET.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
Bahia
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From this reading It was, therefore, decided that I should sail to Bahia--our nearest market-town--with the yacht, and procure some more.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
the two together, not just one
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
consumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was, therefore, decided that I should sail to Bahia--our nearest market-town--with the yacht, and procure some more.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
set up or found
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
usually; as a rule
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was 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 We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading A VOYAGE TO MARKET.
market-town
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From this reading It was, therefore, decided that I should sail to Bahia--our nearest market-town--with the yacht, and procure some more.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was, therefore, decided that I should sail to Bahia--our nearest market-town--with the yacht, and procure some more.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading It was, therefore, decided that I should sail to Bahia--our nearest market-town--with the yacht, and procure some more.
absolutely essential
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
oatmealnounUS /ˈoʊtmiːl/
porridge made of rolled oats
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was, therefore, decided that I should sail to Bahia--our nearest market-town--with the yacht, and procure some more.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading It was, therefore, decided that I should sail to Bahia--our nearest market-town--with the yacht, and procure some more.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
on the contrary
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading It was, therefore, decided that I should sail to Bahia--our nearest market-town--with the yacht, and procure some more.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was, therefore, decided that I should sail to Bahia--our nearest market-town--with the yacht, and procure some more.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was, therefore, decided that I should sail to Bahia--our nearest market-town--with the yacht, and procure some more.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
not in physical motion
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was, therefore, decided that I should sail to Bahia--our nearest market-town--with the yacht, and procure some more.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VOYAGE TO MARKET.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
precisely as stated
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading A VOYAGE TO MARKET.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated--the necessary oatmeal--and it was now found that but very little of it was left.
in or at the place that
From this reading A voyage of 1,400 miles in order to purchase a little oatmeal sounds like a rather large order; but, as a matter of fact, it was more comfortable to be under weigh than to lie at anchor where we were, exposed to the ocean swell.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was, therefore, decided that I should sail to Bahia--our nearest market-town--with the yacht, and procure some more.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading It was, therefore, decided that I should sail to Bahia--our nearest market-town--with the yacht, and procure some more.
