Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

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

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

plural of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

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

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

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

From this reading These islands are coral formations.

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

French explorer who circumnavigated the globe accompanied by scientists (1729-1811)

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

plural of “cannon” — a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

plural of “catastrophe” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

at every point

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

a variable color averaging a deep pink

From this reading These islands are coral formations.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

come together

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

plural of “formation” — an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading These islands are coral formations.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

to a considerable degree

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

plural of “hull” — dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

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

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

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

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

a state of separation between persons or groups

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

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

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

the ship's officer in charge of navigation

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

many times at short intervals

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

above and across; more than

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

cut with a saw

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

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

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

make square

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

plural of “subgroup” — a distinct and often subordinate group within a group

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

possessing sweep

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

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

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These islands are coral formations.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

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From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

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

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

at the time that

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.

in or at the place that

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

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

From this reading This island group covers a surface area of 370 square leagues, and it’s made up of some sixty subgroups, among which we noted the Gambier group, which is a French protectorate.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meanwhile, continuously swept along by the Nautilus, where we lived in near isolation, we raised the Tuamotu Islands on December 11, that old “dangerous group” associated with the French global navigator Commander Bougainville; it stretches from Ducie Island to Lazareff Island over an area of 500 leagues from the east-southeast to the west-northwest, between latitude 13 degrees 30′ and 23 degrees 50′ south, and between longitude 125 degrees 30′ and 151 degrees 30′ west.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Vanikoro THIS DREADFUL SIGHT was the first of a whole series of maritime catastrophes that the Nautilus would encounter on its run.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading When it plied more heavily traveled seas, we often saw wrecked hulls rotting in midwater, and farther down, cannons, shells, anchors, chains, and a thousand other iron objects rusting away.