used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Was not the island, in fact, a disabled ship, tossed about without sails or helm.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The next day after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change of latitude the island had advanced several miles farther west.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next day after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change of latitude the island had advanced several miles farther west.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The next day after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change of latitude the island had advanced several miles farther west.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
Bathurst
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From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The next day after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change of latitude the island had advanced several miles farther west.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change of latitude the island had advanced several miles farther west.
recognizable; marked
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading Was not the island, in fact, a disabled ship, tossed about without sails or helm.
dockyardnounUS /ˈdɑːkjɑːrd/
an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Was not the island, in fact, a disabled ship, tossed about without sails or helm.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The next day after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change of latitude the island had advanced several miles farther west.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next day after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change of latitude the island had advanced several miles farther west.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading Was not the island, in fact, a disabled ship, tossed about without sails or helm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
Hobson
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From this reading The next day after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change of latitude the island had advanced several miles farther west.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Was not the island, in fact, a disabled ship, tossed about without sails or helm.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Was not the island, in fact, a disabled ship, tossed about without sails or helm.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading The next day after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change of latitude the island had advanced several miles farther west.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
Mac-Nab
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From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The next day after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change of latitude the island had advanced several miles farther west.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change of latitude the island had advanced several miles farther west.
not any; not one
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Was not the island, in fact, a disabled ship, tossed about without sails or helm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was not the island, in fact, a disabled ship, tossed about without sails or helm.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
reconnaissancenounUS /riˈkɑːnəsəns/
the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading Was not the island, in fact, a disabled ship, tossed about without sails or helm.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The next day after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change of latitude the island had advanced several miles farther west.
transport commercially
From this reading Was not the island, in fact, a disabled ship, tossed about without sails or helm.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The next day after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change of latitude the island had advanced several miles farther west.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mac-Nab was ordered to commence the construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation, that he proposed making a reconnaissance of the coast as far as Russian America next summer.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Was not the island, in fact, a disabled ship, tossed about without sails or helm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was not the island, in fact, a disabled ship, tossed about without sails or helm.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The next day after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change of latitude the island had advanced several miles farther west.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading decided that the bearings should be taken as on board a vessel whenever the state of the atmosphere rendered the operation possible.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Was not the island, in fact, a disabled ship, tossed about without sails or helm.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The carpenter asked no further questions, but proceeded to choose his wood, and fixed upon the beach at the foot of Cape Bathurst as his dockyard, so that he might easily be able to launch his vessel.
