6th
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From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
(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 As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
in addition
From this reading Captain Sabine also went on shore to make the requisite observations; and several of the officers of both ships to sport, and to collect specimens of natural history.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
exhale hard
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Sabine also went on shore to make the requisite observations; and several of the officers of both ships to sport, and to collect specimens of natural history.
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading Captain Sabine also went on shore to make the requisite observations; and several of the officers of both ships to sport, and to collect specimens of natural history.
ContinuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
without stop or interruption
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
DeernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
detentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
EastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
being one more than seven
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
set up or found
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
Griper
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From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
Hearne
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From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Captain Sabine also went on shore to make the requisite observations; and several of the officers of both ships to sport, and to collect specimens of natural history.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
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 Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
engage in
From this reading Captain Sabine also went on shore to make the requisite observations; and several of the officers of both ships to sport, and to collect specimens of natural history.
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
moss-peat
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From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
Musk-oxen
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From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Captain Sabine also went on shore to make the requisite observations; and several of the officers of both ships to sport, and to collect specimens of natural history.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
not any; not one
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
the middle of the day
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Captain Sabine also went on shore to make the requisite observations; and several of the officers of both ships to sport, and to collect specimens of natural history.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Captain Sabine also went on shore to make the requisite observations; and several of the officers of both ships to sport, and to collect specimens of natural history.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
OperationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
peatnounUS /piːt/
partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
continue talking
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
one of four equal parts
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Captain Sabine also went on shore to make the requisite observations; and several of the officers of both ships to sport, and to collect specimens of natural history.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
SabinenounUS /səˈbiːn/
a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Captain Sabine also went on shore to make the requisite observations; and several of the officers of both ships to sport, and to collect specimens of natural history.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Captain Sabine also went on shore to make the requisite observations; and several of the officers of both ships to sport, and to collect specimens of natural history.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
in the near future
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
soundingsnounUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋz/
plural of “sounding” — a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Captain Sabine also went on shore to make the requisite observations; and several of the officers of both ships to sport, and to collect specimens of natural history.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Captain Sabine also went on shore to make the requisite observations; and several of the officers of both ships to sport, and to collect specimens of natural history.
not in physical motion
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
up to a particular time
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Captain Sabine also went on shore to make the requisite observations; and several of the officers of both ships to sport, and to collect specimens of natural history.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wind beginning to moderate soon after noon, and there being at length some appearance of motion in the ice near Cape Hearne, the boats were immediately recalled from the shore, and returned at two P.M., bringing some peat, which was found to burn tolerably, but a smaller quantity than I had hoped to procure.
WestwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We then made sail for Cape Hearne, which we rounded at six o'clock, having no soundings with from seventeen to twenty fathoms of line, at the distance of a mile and a quarter from the point.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As the wind still continued to blow strong from the northward on the morning of the 6th, without any appearance of opening a passage for us past Cape Hearne, I took the opportunity of sending all our boats from both ships at eight A.M., to bring on board a quantity of moss-peat which our gentlemen reported having found near a small lake at no great distance from the sea, and which I directed to be substituted for part of our usual allowance of coals.
