used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
at or in the front
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading I argued at once that we had reached a bend in the current, where the outer edge would have the greater speed.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading Gale was for sending up the balloon, but this would have required two days’ preparation, and seemed unnecessary.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading I argued at once that we had reached a bend in the current, where the outer edge would have the greater speed.
bergnounUS /bɜːrɡ/
a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gale was for sending up the balloon, but this would have required two days’ preparation, and seemed unnecessary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading I argued at once that we had reached a bend in the current, where the outer edge would have the greater speed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Gale was for sending up the balloon, but this would have required two days’ preparation, and seemed unnecessary.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading I argued at once that we had reached a bend in the current, where the outer edge would have the greater speed.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
at any time
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gale was for sending up the balloon, but this would have required two days’ preparation, and seemed unnecessary.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Gale was for sending up the balloon, but this would have required two days’ preparation, and seemed unnecessary.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading I argued at once that we had reached a bend in the current, where the outer edge would have the greater speed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I argued at once that we had reached a bend in the current, where the outer edge would have the greater speed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I argued at once that we had reached a bend in the current, where the outer edge would have the greater speed.
how
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From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I argued at once that we had reached a bend in the current, where the outer edge would have the greater speed.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
of great significance or value
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
immediately past
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
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 Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
march in a procession
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
in motion
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
on one occasion
From this reading I argued at once that we had reached a bend in the current, where the outer edge would have the greater speed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading I argued at once that we had reached a bend in the current, where the outer edge would have the greater speed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
pacemakernounUS /ˈpeɪsmeɪkər/
a leading instance in its field
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Gale was for sending up the balloon, but this would have required two days’ preparation, and seemed unnecessary.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
on the contrary
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I argued at once that we had reached a bend in the current, where the outer edge would have the greater speed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Gale was for sending up the balloon, but this would have required two days’ preparation, and seemed unnecessary.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Gale was for sending up the balloon, but this would have required two days’ preparation, and seemed unnecessary.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
move hurridly
From this reading I argued at once that we had reached a bend in the current, where the outer edge would have the greater speed.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gale was for sending up the balloon, but this would have required two days’ preparation, and seemed unnecessary.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Gale was for sending up the balloon, but this would have required two days’ preparation, and seemed unnecessary.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Gale was for sending up the balloon, but this would have required two days’ preparation, and seemed unnecessary.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Gale was for sending up the balloon, but this would have required two days’ preparation, and seemed unnecessary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
in or at the place that
From this reading I argued at once that we had reached a bend in the current, where the outer edge would have the greater speed.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Immediately after breakfast that morning we discovered that our pacemaker was moving considerably faster than at any previous time, and that its great right wing was swinging ahead of the left.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed to me that we must be near the barrier by these indications, and that it was now more important than ever that we should know how the land, or rather the water, lay ahead, that we might decide whether to continue with the berg, or to strike out now on our own account and endeavor to find a way around to the south.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I argued at once that we had reached a bend in the current, where the outer edge would have the greater speed.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading We yielded to it, at last, on the second of March, a momentous day in our calendar.
