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From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
76
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
acquaintverbUS /əˈkweɪnt/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
matters of personal concern
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
choppingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “chop” — cut into pieces
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
a state at a particular time
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
discoversverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərz/
third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
divisible by two
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
grottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
HearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading THE INTRODUCTION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
the light of the Moon
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
in motion
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
not any; not one
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
and nothing more
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
Quangrollarf
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From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
Quangrollart
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From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
ReflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
transport commercially
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
southernly
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From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
in the direction of
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
treatsnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
a source of difficulty
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
at the time that
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was about the middle of June, when the days are there at the shortest, on a very starry and moonlight night, that we observed at some distance a very black cloud, but seemingly of no extraordinary size or height, moving very fast towards us, and seeming to follow the ship, which then made great way.
which person or people
From this reading It might be looked upon as impertinent in me, who am about to give the life of another, to trouble the reader with any of my own concerns, or the affairs that led me into the South Seas.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Therefore I shall only acquaint him, that in my return on board the "Hector," as a passenger, round Cape Horn, for England, full late in the season, the wind and currents setting strong against us, our ship drove more southernly, by several degrees, than the usual course, even to the latitude of 75 or 76; when the wind chopping about, we began to resume our intended way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
Youwarkee's
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From this reading His concern at Youwarkee's stay--Reflections on his condition--Hears a voice call him--Youwarkee's brother Quangrollart visits him with a companion--He treats them at the grotto--The brother discovers himself by accident--The author presents his children to him Quangrollarf s account of Youwarkee's journey, and reception at her father's
