Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

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From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

in actual fact

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.

later than; following

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

cause to be attached

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.

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From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

the state of being blind or lacking sight

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

placed in a grave

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

clothing in general

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.

brought together in one place

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

the act of digging

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.

emanating from God

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

not still wet

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.

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From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

plural of “halo” — an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

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From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

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 The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

march in a procession

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

the force of workers available

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

preside over

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

the middle of the day

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

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From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

build again

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

inflected form of “rebuild” — build again

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

unusual or striking

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.

situated in or oriented toward the southeast

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

the season of growth

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

the first light of day

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

carry out

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

of or relating to the theater

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading More temperate Weather.--House rebuilt.--Quantity of Ice collected on the Hecla's lower Deck.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Conclusion of Theatrical Entertainments.--Increased Sickness on board the Griper.--Clothes first dried in the open Air.--Remarkable Halos and Parhelia.--Snow Blindness.--Cutting the Ice round the Ships, and other Occurrences to the Close of May.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The 5th of March was the most mild and pleasant day we had experienced for several weeks, and after divine service had been performed, almost all the officers and men in both ships were glad to take advantage of it, by enjoying a long walk upon the neighbouring hills.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The day being clear and moderate, a party of men were employed in digging out the things which were buried in the ruins; the clocks were removed on board for examination, and preparations were made to rebuild the house for their reception.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Before sunrise on the morning of the 1st of March, Lieutenant Beechey remarked so much bright red light near the southeastern horizon, that he constantly thought the sun was rising nearly half an hour before it actually appeared; there was a column of light above the sun similar to those which we had before seen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The weather had been hazy, with light snow and some clouds in the morning; but the latter gradually dispersed after noon, affording us the first day to which we could attach the idea of spring.