AmundsennounUS /ˈeɪməndsən/
Norwegian explorer who was the first to traverse the Northwest Passage and in 1911 the first to reach the South Pole (1872-1928)
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "But how came you out here in an open boat?" asked the principal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "But how came you out here in an open boat?" asked the principal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Lowington examined Ole Amundsen very carefully, in order to ascertain what disposition should be made of him.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "But how came you out here in an open boat?" asked the principal.
brought into existence
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But how came you out here in an open boat?" asked the principal.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Ole examined the carpet on the floor of the cabin, and made no reply.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "But how came you out here in an open boat?" asked the principal.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Mr. Lowington examined Ole Amundsen very carefully, in order to ascertain what disposition should be made of him.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Ole examined the carpet on the floor of the cabin, and made no reply.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Mr. Lowington examined Ole Amundsen very carefully, in order to ascertain what disposition should be made of him.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Ole examined the carpet on the floor of the cabin, and made no reply.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "But how came you out here in an open boat?" asked the principal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Lowington examined Ole Amundsen very carefully, in order to ascertain what disposition should be made of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
how
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From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Lowington examined Ole Amundsen very carefully, in order to ascertain what disposition should be made of him.
and nothing more
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
Lowington
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produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Lowington examined Ole Amundsen very carefully, in order to ascertain what disposition should be made of him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Lowington examined Ole Amundsen very carefully, in order to ascertain what disposition should be made of him.
NAZEnoun
a cape at the southern tip of Norway
From this reading OFF THE NAZE OF NORWAY.
not any; not one
From this reading Ole examined the carpet on the floor of the cabin, and made no reply.
NORWAYnounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading OFF THE NAZE OF NORWAY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF THE NAZE OF NORWAY.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF THE NAZE OF NORWAY.
Ole
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ole examined the carpet on the floor of the cabin, and made no reply.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "But how came you out here in an open boat?" asked the principal.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "But how came you out here in an open boat?" asked the principal.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading "But how came you out here in an open boat?" asked the principal.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Ole examined the carpet on the floor of the cabin, and made no reply.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Lowington examined Ole Amundsen very carefully, in order to ascertain what disposition should be made of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF THE NAZE OF NORWAY.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Lowington examined Ole Amundsen very carefully, in order to ascertain what disposition should be made of him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Lowington examined Ole Amundsen very carefully, in order to ascertain what disposition should be made of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Lowington examined Ole Amundsen very carefully, in order to ascertain what disposition should be made of him.
in or at the place that
From this reading He told where he was born, how he had learned English, and where he had passed the greater portion of his life, just as he had related these particulars to Captain Cumberland.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But how came you out here in an open boat?" asked the principal.
