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From this reading _Sunday, July 11._--We reached Christiansand about six, and set sail again at eight.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was what the mariners called a nice breeze with us.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Sunday, July 11._--We reached Christiansand about six, and set sail again at eight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading However, we came along at a great pace, and arrived at Christiania about nine at night, after a first-rate passage.
anew
From this reading _Sunday, July 11._--We reached Christiansand about six, and set sail again at eight.
(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 Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading However, we came along at a great pace, and arrived at Christiania about nine at night, after a first-rate passage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Sunday, July 11._--We reached Christiansand about six, and set sail again at eight.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading However, we came along at a great pace, and arrived at Christiania about nine at night, after a first-rate passage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Sunday, July 11._--We reached Christiansand about six, and set sail again at eight.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading There was what the mariners called a nice breeze with us.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was what the mariners called a nice breeze with us.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading However, we came along at a great pace, and arrived at Christiania about nine at night, after a first-rate passage.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
CHRISTIANIAnoun
the capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast
From this reading CHRISTIANIA.
Christiansand
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From this reading _Sunday, July 11._--We reached Christiansand about six, and set sail again at eight.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
being one more than seven
From this reading _Sunday, July 11._--We reached Christiansand about six, and set sail again at eight.
EsaunounUS /ˈiːsɔː/
(Old Testament) the eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac; he traded his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a mess of pottage
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
first-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/
of the highest quality
From this reading However, we came along at a great pace, and arrived at Christiania about nine at night, after a first-rate passage.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading However, we came along at a great pace, and arrived at Christiania about nine at night, after a first-rate passage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, we came along at a great pace, and arrived at Christiania about nine at night, after a first-rate passage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading _Sunday, July 11._--We reached Christiansand about six, and set sail again at eight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
take the midday meal
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
marinersnounUS /ˈmerənərz/
plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading There was what the mariners called a nice breeze with us.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading There was what the mariners called a nice breeze with us.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading However, we came along at a great pace, and arrived at Christiania about nine at night, after a first-rate passage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading However, we came along at a great pace, and arrived at Christiania about nine at night, after a first-rate passage.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading However, we came along at a great pace, and arrived at Christiania about nine at night, after a first-rate passage.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading However, we came along at a great pace, and arrived at Christiania about nine at night, after a first-rate passage.
posturesnounUS /ˈpɑːstʃərz/
plural of “posture” — the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading _Sunday, July 11._--We reached Christiansand about six, and set sail again at eight.
recumbentadjective
lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
rubricnounUS /ˈruːbrɪk/
an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading _Sunday, July 11._--We reached Christiansand about six, and set sail again at eight.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Sunday, July 11._--We reached Christiansand about six, and set sail again at eight.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _Sunday, July 11._--We reached Christiansand about six, and set sail again at eight.
having a supporting base
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading _Sunday, July 11._--We reached Christiansand about six, and set sail again at eight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was what the mariners called a nice breeze with us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was what the mariners called a nice breeze with us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was what the mariners called a nice breeze with us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was what the mariners called a nice breeze with us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Sunday, July 11._--We reached Christiansand about six, and set sail again at eight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was what the mariners called a nice breeze with us.
at the time that
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was what the mariners called a nice breeze with us.
Zazel
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From this reading Esau declared it to be a storm, and was prostrate at lunch, owing as he said to attending church service, which was conducted under considerable difficulties, members of the congregation occasionally shooting out of the saloon like Zazel out of her cannon, or assuming recumbent postures when the rubric said, ‘Here all standing up.’
