used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
(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 The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
for the reason that
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
a period of 100 years
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
the specified day of the month
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is full of interest and strong situations.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
GalleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
gutternounUS /ˈɡʌtər/
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It is full of interest and strong situations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is full of interest and strong situations.
KingstonnounUS /ˈkɪŋstən/
a town on the Hudson River in New York
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
LogverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
MissingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
Ouzelnoun
common black European thrush
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading That date is stated in the Preface.
prolificadjectiveUS /proʊˈlɪfɪk/
intellectually productive
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
transport commercially
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It is full of interest and strong situations.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading That date is stated in the Preface.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It is full of interest and strong situations.
required or under orders
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That date is stated in the Preface.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
transcriptionnounUS /ˌtrænˈskrɪpʃən/
something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The date of the events is supposed to be early in the eighteenth century, and of course all matters nautical are under sail (or oars).
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
well-written
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From this reading The Missing Ship; The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley, by W.H.G. Kingston This is a long and exceptionally well-written book by this prolific author.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The copy of the book that was used for this transcription was quite hard to work with, mainly because the type appeared to have been set a bit close to the gutter (the fold down the centre of the open pages).
