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From this reading APRIL 5TH.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was now very distinct and appeared of a much darker hue than the waters of the ocean.
anew
From this reading In time, however, the light spread itself over all, and I again saw the line of ice to the northward.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In time, however, the light spread itself over all, and I again saw the line of ice to the northward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In time, however, the light spread itself over all, and I again saw the line of ice to the northward.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was now very distinct and appeared of a much darker hue than the waters of the ocean.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading I was evidently approaching it, and with great rapidity.
APRILnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading APRIL 5TH.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
without stop or interruption
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading It was now very distinct and appeared of a much darker hue than the waters of the ocean.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading It was now very distinct and appeared of a much darker hue than the waters of the ocean.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading I was evidently approaching it, and with great rapidity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I was evidently approaching it, and with great rapidity.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In time, however, the light spread itself over all, and I again saw the line of ice to the northward.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading It was now very distinct and appeared of a much darker hue than the waters of the ocean.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading In time, however, the light spread itself over all, and I again saw the line of ice to the northward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now very distinct and appeared of a much darker hue than the waters of the ocean.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading In time, however, the light spread itself over all, and I again saw the line of ice to the northward.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In time, however, the light spread itself over all, and I again saw the line of ice to the northward.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In time, however, the light spread itself over all, and I again saw the line of ice to the northward.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was now very distinct and appeared of a much darker hue than the waters of the ocean.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading In time, however, the light spread itself over all, and I again saw the line of ice to the northward.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now very distinct and appeared of a much darker hue than the waters of the ocean.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading It was now very distinct and appeared of a much darker hue than the waters of the ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In time, however, the light spread itself over all, and I again saw the line of ice to the northward.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading I was evidently approaching it, and with great rapidity.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
cut with a saw
From this reading In time, however, the light spread itself over all, and I again saw the line of ice to the northward.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
unusual or striking
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading In time, however, the light spread itself over all, and I again saw the line of ice to the northward.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading APRIL 5TH.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was now very distinct and appeared of a much darker hue than the waters of the ocean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In time, however, the light spread itself over all, and I again saw the line of ice to the northward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was now very distinct and appeared of a much darker hue than the waters of the ocean.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now very distinct and appeared of a much darker hue than the waters of the ocean.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading It was now very distinct and appeared of a much darker hue than the waters of the ocean.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I beheld the singular sight of the sun rising while nearly the whole visible surface of the earth continued to be involved in darkness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was evidently approaching it, and with great rapidity.
