used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
on or to one side
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The upper spars and yards had all been sent up, and she was now carrying a crowd of canvas.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The upper spars and yards had all been sent up, and she was now carrying a crowd of canvas.
ChilinounUS /ˈtʃɪli/
ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading The mate had thawed out under the more congenial surroundings.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The upper spars and yards had all been sent up, and she was now carrying a crowd of canvas.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
set up or found
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
LIMAnounUS /ˈlaɪmə/
capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The mate had thawed out under the more congenial surroundings.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The mate had thawed out under the more congenial surroundings.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The upper spars and yards had all been sent up, and she was now carrying a crowd of canvas.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The mate had thawed out under the more congenial surroundings.
Para's
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From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The upper spars and yards had all been sent up, and she was now carrying a crowd of canvas.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The upper spars and yards had all been sent up, and she was now carrying a crowd of canvas.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
southernmostadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərnmoʊst/
situated farthest south
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
spars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The upper spars and yards had all been sent up, and she was now carrying a crowd of canvas.
not in physical motion
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The mate had thawed out under the more congenial surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
thawedadjectiveUS /θɔːd/
no longer frozen solid
From this reading The mate had thawed out under the more congenial surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AT LIMA Three days later the sky cleared, and the captain, getting an observation, found that they had rounded the southernmost point of the Cape.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The mate had thawed out under the more congenial surroundings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The upper spars and yards had all been sent up, and she was now carrying a crowd of canvas.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The upper spars and yards had all been sent up, and she was now carrying a crowd of canvas.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Another day and the _Para's_ head was turned north, and a week later they were running smoothly along before a gentle breeze, with the coast of Chili twenty miles away.
wrapsnounUS /ræps/
plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
From this reading The heavy wraps had all been laid aside, and although the air was still frosty, the crew felt it warm after what they had endured.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The upper spars and yards had all been sent up, and she was now carrying a crowd of canvas.
