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From this reading If we had possession of one of the articles, we might not have been caught in the storm the first time we took out No. 3."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That is a good suggestion.
in the past
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading If we had possession of one of the articles, we might not have been caught in the storm the first time we took out No. 3."
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
barometernounUS /bərˈɑːmɪtər/
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
for the reason that
From this reading I intended to propose that, because with the barometer and the compass we shall be equipped with two of the most useful instruments needed."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If we had possession of one of the articles, we might not have been caught in the storm the first time we took out No. 3."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before we sail, would it not be well to make one of them?
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading If we had possession of one of the articles, we might not have been caught in the storm the first time we took out No. 3."
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading I intended to propose that, because with the barometer and the compass we shall be equipped with two of the most useful instruments needed."
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading I intended to propose that, because with the barometer and the compass we shall be equipped with two of the most useful instruments needed."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If we had possession of one of the articles, we might not have been caught in the storm the first time we took out No. 3."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "That is a good suggestion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If we had possession of one of the articles, we might not have been caught in the storm the first time we took out No. 3."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If we had possession of one of the articles, we might not have been caught in the storm the first time we took out No. 3."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading I intended to propose that, because with the barometer and the compass we shall be equipped with two of the most useful instruments needed."
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I intended to propose that, because with the barometer and the compass we shall be equipped with two of the most useful instruments needed."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is a good suggestion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
engage in
From this reading Before we sail, would it not be well to make one of them?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If we had possession of one of the articles, we might not have been caught in the storm the first time we took out No. 3."
used to form the superlative
From this reading I intended to propose that, because with the barometer and the compass we shall be equipped with two of the most useful instruments needed."
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I intended to propose that, because with the barometer and the compass we shall be equipped with two of the most useful instruments needed."
not any; not one
From this reading If we had possession of one of the articles, we might not have been caught in the storm the first time we took out No. 3."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before we sail, would it not be well to make one of them?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Before we sail, would it not be well to make one of them?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If we had possession of one of the articles, we might not have been caught in the storm the first time we took out No. 3."
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading If we had possession of one of the articles, we might not have been caught in the storm the first time we took out No. 3."
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I intended to propose that, because with the barometer and the compass we shall be equipped with two of the most useful instruments needed."
To recall to mind.
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Before we sail, would it not be well to make one of them?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I intended to propose that, because with the barometer and the compass we shall be equipped with two of the most useful instruments needed."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading If we had possession of one of the articles, we might not have been caught in the storm the first time we took out No. 3."
an idea that is suggested
From this reading "That is a good suggestion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before we sail, would it not be well to make one of them?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading If we had possession of one of the articles, we might not have been caught in the storm the first time we took out No. 3."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I intended to propose that, because with the barometer and the compass we shall be equipped with two of the most useful instruments needed."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
being of use or service
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before we sail, would it not be well to make one of them?
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Before we sail, would it not be well to make one of them?
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I intended to propose that, because with the barometer and the compass we shall be equipped with two of the most useful instruments needed."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading STARTING ON THE VOYAGE TO THE WEST "If I remember correctly, you stated some time ago, Professor, that the barometer indicated the pressure of the atmosphere, and in that way it was useful in letting us know what the weather would be.
