15th
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From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
166
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From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
217
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From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon, the atmosphere became thick and hazy, indicating our approach to the shores of the continent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the afternoon, the atmosphere became thick and hazy, indicating our approach to the shores of the continent.
move towards
From this reading In the afternoon, the atmosphere became thick and hazy, indicating our approach to the shores of the continent.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Arrival at the Columbia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arrival at the Columbia.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading In the afternoon, the atmosphere became thick and hazy, indicating our approach to the shores of the continent.
Auks
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From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the afternoon, the atmosphere became thick and hazy, indicating our approach to the shores of the continent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
canvass-back
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From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading Arrival at the Columbia.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading In the afternoon, the atmosphere became thick and hazy, indicating our approach to the shores of the continent.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
geesenounUS /ɡiːs/
plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
gullsnounUS /ɡʌlz/
plural of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading In the afternoon, the atmosphere became thick and hazy, indicating our approach to the shores of the continent.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the afternoon, the atmosphere became thick and hazy, indicating our approach to the shores of the continent.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading In the afternoon, the atmosphere became thick and hazy, indicating our approach to the shores of the continent.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
the act of departing
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the afternoon, the atmosphere became thick and hazy, indicating our approach to the shores of the continent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the afternoon, the atmosphere became thick and hazy, indicating our approach to the shores of the continent.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
cut with a saw
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading In the afternoon, the atmosphere became thick and hazy, indicating our approach to the shores of the continent.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
in the near future
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arrival at the Columbia.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading In the afternoon, the atmosphere became thick and hazy, indicating our approach to the shores of the continent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading In a short time, a number of the small Auks,--of which we saw a few immediately after leaving the Columbia,--were observed sporting in the waves, close under our bows; then several gulls of the species common on the river, and soon after large flocks of geese and canvass-back ducks.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading {217} On the 15th,[166] the wind, which had for several days been light, began steadily to increase, until we were running ten knots by the log.
