used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
any thing at all
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The seamanship, as practised in the 'Sunbeam,' has been in conformity with established rule; the navigation has been that of the master-ordinary.
autobiographynounUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
a biography of yourself
From this reading It would be hardly fair to fill the pages of a general treatise with autobiography.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading OCEAN CRUISING BY LORD BRASSEY, K.C.B.
BadmintonnounUS /ˈbædmɪntən/
a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be hardly fair to fill the pages of a general treatise with autobiography.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The seamanship, as practised in the 'Sunbeam,' has been in conformity with established rule; the navigation has been that of the master-ordinary.
BRASSEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OCEAN CRUISING BY LORD BRASSEY, K.C.B.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OCEAN CRUISING BY LORD BRASSEY, K.C.B.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading OCEAN CRUISING BY LORD BRASSEY, K.C.B.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
conformitynounUS /kənˈfɔːrməti/
correspondence in form or appearance
From this reading The seamanship, as practised in the 'Sunbeam,' has been in conformity with established rule; the navigation has been that of the master-ordinary.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
CRUISINGverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading OCEAN CRUISING BY LORD BRASSEY, K.C.B.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The seamanship, as practised in the 'Sunbeam,' has been in conformity with established rule; the navigation has been that of the master-ordinary.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It would be hardly fair to fill the pages of a general treatise with autobiography.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading It would be hardly fair to fill the pages of a general treatise with autobiography.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It would be hardly fair to fill the pages of a general treatise with autobiography.
only a very short time before
From this reading It would be hardly fair to fill the pages of a general treatise with autobiography.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The seamanship, as practised in the 'Sunbeam,' has been in conformity with established rule; the navigation has been that of the master-ordinary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The seamanship, as practised in the 'Sunbeam,' has been in conformity with established rule; the navigation has been that of the master-ordinary.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be hardly fair to fill the pages of a general treatise with autobiography.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading OCEAN CRUISING BY LORD BRASSEY, K.C.B.
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 Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading OCEAN CRUISING BY LORD BRASSEY, K.C.B.
master-ordinary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The seamanship, as practised in the 'Sunbeam,' has been in conformity with established rule; the navigation has been that of the master-ordinary.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
navigableadjectiveUS /ˈnævəɡəbəl/
able to be sailed on or through safely
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading The seamanship, as practised in the 'Sunbeam,' has been in conformity with established rule; the navigation has been that of the master-ordinary.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading OCEAN CRUISING BY LORD BRASSEY, K.C.B.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading It would be hardly fair to fill the pages of a general treatise with autobiography.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
an amount of time
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading The seamanship, as practised in the 'Sunbeam,' has been in conformity with established rule; the navigation has been that of the master-ordinary.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The seamanship, as practised in the 'Sunbeam,' has been in conformity with established rule; the navigation has been that of the master-ordinary.
only a very short time before
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
seamanshipnoun
skill in sailing
From this reading The seamanship, as practised in the 'Sunbeam,' has been in conformity with established rule; the navigation has been that of the master-ordinary.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
SunbeamnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading The seamanship, as practised in the 'Sunbeam,' has been in conformity with established rule; the navigation has been that of the master-ordinary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
treatisenounUS /ˈtriːtəs/
a formal exposition
From this reading It would be hardly fair to fill the pages of a general treatise with autobiography.
precisely as stated
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading I fear that I can scarcely hope to contribute to the present volume of the admirable Badminton Series anything that is very new or original.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Although my voyages have extended over a long period, and have carried me into nearly every navigable sea, I have for the most part followed well-known tracks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The seamanship, as practised in the 'Sunbeam,' has been in conformity with established rule; the navigation has been that of the master-ordinary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be hardly fair to fill the pages of a general treatise with autobiography.
