31st
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From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
5th
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From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
basaltnounUS /bəˈsɔːlt/
the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
convulsionnounUS /kənˈvʌlʃən/
a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading “This is indeed a singular island,” said M. Letourneur; “evidently it is of quite a recent origin.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “This is indeed a singular island,” said M. Letourneur; “evidently it is of quite a recent origin.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading “This is indeed a singular island,” said M. Letourneur; “evidently it is of quite a recent origin.”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
Letourneur
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From this reading “This is indeed a singular island,” said M. Letourneur; “evidently it is of quite a recent origin.”
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading “This is indeed a singular island,” said M. Letourneur; “evidently it is of quite a recent origin.”
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
NOVEMBERnounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
OCTOBERnounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
prismaticadjectiveUS /prɪzˈmætɪk/
of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
prismsnounUS /ˈprɪzəmz/
plural of “prism” — a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “This is indeed a singular island,” said M. Letourneur; “evidently it is of quite a recent origin.”
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading “This is indeed a singular island,” said M. Letourneur; “evidently it is of quite a recent origin.”
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This is indeed a singular island,” said M. Letourneur; “evidently it is of quite a recent origin.”
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
shelvingverbUS /ˈʃelvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading “This is indeed a singular island,” said M. Letourneur; “evidently it is of quite a recent origin.”
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
sounding-lines
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From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
substructurenoun
the basic structure or features of a system or organization
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is indeed a singular island,” said M. Letourneur; “evidently it is of quite a recent origin.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
transparencynounUS /trænˈsperənsi/
permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
upheaved
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From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading There was not a shadow of doubt as to the rock being of purely volcanic origin, upheaved by some mighty subterranean convulsion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 5th.--Our first proceeding on the morning of the 31st was to make the proposed tour of the reef, which is about a quarter of a mile long.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It is formed of blocks of basalt, arranged in perfect order, of which the regular prisms give the whole mass the effect of being one gigantic crystal; and the remarkable transparency of the sea enabled us plainly to observe the curious shafts of the prismatic columns that support the marvelous substructure.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the aid of our sounding-lines we found that the water was deep, right up to the very rocks, and that no shelving shores prevented us coasting along them.
