used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CURIOUS CUISINE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
(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 During all that day, the sailor and the ex-cook of the _Pandora_ kept watch from the _summit_ of the dead _cachalot_.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
cachalotnoun
large whale with a large cavity in the head containing spermaceti and oil; also a source of ambergris
From this reading During all that day, the sailor and the ex-cook of the _Pandora_ kept watch from the _summit_ of the dead _cachalot_.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
CatamarannounUS /ˌkætəmərˈæn/
a boat with two parallel hulls held together by single deck
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTY.
CUISINEnounUS /kwɪˈziːn/
the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
From this reading A CURIOUS CUISINE.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A CURIOUS CUISINE.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During all that day, the sailor and the ex-cook of the _Pandora_ kept watch from the _summit_ of the dead _cachalot_.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading During all that day, the sailor and the ex-cook of the _Pandora_ kept watch from the _summit_ of the dead _cachalot_.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During all that day, the sailor and the ex-cook of the _Pandora_ kept watch from the _summit_ of the dead _cachalot_.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
divisible by two
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
ex-cook
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From this reading During all that day, the sailor and the ex-cook of the _Pandora_ kept watch from the _summit_ of the dead _cachalot_.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During all that day, the sailor and the ex-cook of the _Pandora_ kept watch from the _summit_ of the dead _cachalot_.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading During all that day, the sailor and the ex-cook of the _Pandora_ kept watch from the _summit_ of the dead _cachalot_.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
observableadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvəbəl/
capable of being seen or noticed
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
observatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
on one occasion
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
PandoranounUS /pænˈdɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) the first woman; created by Hephaestus on orders from Zeus who presented her to Epimetheus along with a box filled with evils
From this reading During all that day, the sailor and the ex-cook of the _Pandora_ kept watch from the _summit_ of the dead _cachalot_.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
SIXTYadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTY.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading During all that day, the sailor and the ex-cook of the _Pandora_ kept watch from the _summit_ of the dead _cachalot_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
look attentively
From this reading During all that day, the sailor and the ex-cook of the _Pandora_ kept watch from the _summit_ of the dead _cachalot_.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the sailor ceased speaking he once more directed his glance over the ocean; which, after another minute and careful scrutiny of the horizon, fell back upon the body of the whale, with the same expression of disappointment that before had been observable.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was not altogether for this purpose they remained there,--since the mast of the _Catamaran_ would have given them an observatory of equal and even greater elevation.
