12th
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From this reading We put to sea early in the morning of the 12th, and in the evening of the same day were at Upernavik.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
ADIEUnounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We put to sea early in the morning of the 12th, and in the evening of the same day were at Upernavik.
baptismnounUS /ˈbæptɪzəm/
a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
BURIALnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
CARUTHERS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading This pilot was a character in his way.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We put to sea early in the morning of the 12th, and in the evening of the same day were at Upernavik.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
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 We put to sea early in the morning of the 12th, and in the evening of the same day were at Upernavik.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading We put to sea early in the morning of the 12th, and in the evening of the same day were at Upernavik.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
GIBSONnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/
United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
heathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This pilot was a character in his way.
HOSPITALITYnounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We put to sea early in the morning of the 12th, and in the evening of the same day were at Upernavik.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
take the midday meal
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We put to sea early in the morning of the 12th, and in the evening of the same day were at Upernavik.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
Pröven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We put to sea early in the morning of the 12th, and in the evening of the same day were at Upernavik.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
Identical; not different.
From this reading We put to sea early in the morning of the 12th, and in the evening of the same day were at Upernavik.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading We put to sea early in the morning of the 12th, and in the evening of the same day were at Upernavik.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This pilot was a character in his way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We put to sea early in the morning of the 12th, and in the evening of the same day were at Upernavik.
unsafeadjectiveUS /ənˈseɪf/
lacking in security or safety
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
UPERNAVIK
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UPERNAVIK.--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS.--DEATH AND BURIAL OF GIBSON CARUTHERS.--A LUNCH ON BOARD.--ADIEU.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This pilot was a character in his way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This pilot was a character in his way.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It seems that he had been converted from his heathen ways, and rejoiced in the benefits of baptism and the name of Adam.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We put to sea early in the morning of the 12th, and in the evening of the same day were at Upernavik.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We put to sea early in the morning of the 12th, and in the evening of the same day were at Upernavik.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is somewhat unsafe, owing to a reef which lies outside the anchorage; but we were fortunate in obtaining a native pilot at Pröven, and ran in without accident.
