AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading I accompanied the captain, not as an officer, but as a private friend.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I accompanied the captain, not as an officer, but as a private friend.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I accompanied the captain, not as an officer, but as a private friend.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
declinesnounUS /dɪˈklaɪnz/
plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
destroysverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪz/
third-person singular of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading We all remember Captain Phipps's (now Lord Mulgrave) last voyage of discovery to the north.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
empressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I accompanied the captain, not as an officer, but as a private friend.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/
obtain
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
GainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
GibraltarnounUS /dʒɪˈbrɔːltər/
location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
hamsnounUS /hæmz/
plural of “ham” — meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I accompanied the captain, not as an officer, but as a private friend.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading We all remember Captain Phipps's (now Lord Mulgrave) last voyage of discovery to the north.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading We all remember Captain Phipps's (now Lord Mulgrave) last voyage of discovery to the north.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
Mulgrave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We all remember Captain Phipps's (now Lord Mulgrave) last voyage of discovery to the north.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
NORTHnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I accompanied the captain, not as an officer, but as a private friend.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We all remember Captain Phipps's (now Lord Mulgrave) last voyage of discovery to the north.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
obtainsverbUS /əbˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I accompanied the captain, not as an officer, but as a private friend.
Phipps
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From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
Phipps's
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From this reading We all remember Captain Phipps's (now Lord Mulgrave) last voyage of discovery to the north.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
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 A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading I accompanied the captain, not as an officer, but as a private friend.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading We all remember Captain Phipps's (now Lord Mulgrave) last voyage of discovery to the north.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
thousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
thronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
TRIPnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
violentadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪələnt/
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading We all remember Captain Phipps's (now Lord Mulgrave) last voyage of discovery to the north.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We all remember Captain Phipps's (now Lord Mulgrave) last voyage of discovery to the north.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading I thought I saw two large white bears in violent action upon a body of ice considerably above the masts, and about half a league distance.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TRIP TO THE NORTH _The Baron sails with Captain Phipps, attacks two large bears, and has a very narrow escape--Gains the confidence of these animals, and then destroys thousands of them; loads the ship with their hams and skins; makes presents of the former, and obtains a general invitation to all city feasts--A dispute between the Captain and the Baron, in which, from motives of politeness, the Captain is suffered to gain his point--The Baron declines the offer of a throne, and an empress into the bargain._
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When we arrived in a high northern latitude I was viewing the objects around me with the telescope which I introduced to your notice in my Gibraltar adventures.
