used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
AlertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading By those on shore no apparent notice of the departure was taken.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Some of the emigrants, however, burned a few 'joss-sticks,' and ignited several 'crackers,' to propitiate the malignant spirits of the deep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
rid of obstructions
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
crackersadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Some of the emigrants, however, burned a few 'joss-sticks,' and ignited several 'crackers,' to propitiate the malignant spirits of the deep.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Some of the emigrants, however, burned a few 'joss-sticks,' and ignited several 'crackers,' to propitiate the malignant spirits of the deep.
the act of departing
From this reading By those on shore no apparent notice of the departure was taken.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading Some of the emigrants, however, burned a few 'joss-sticks,' and ignited several 'crackers,' to propitiate the malignant spirits of the deep.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Some of the emigrants, however, burned a few 'joss-sticks,' and ignited several 'crackers,' to propitiate the malignant spirits of the deep.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
FRANCISCO
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From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
HONG
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From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Some of the emigrants, however, burned a few 'joss-sticks,' and ignited several 'crackers,' to propitiate the malignant spirits of the deep.
ignitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnaɪtɪd/
set afire
From this reading Some of the emigrants, however, burned a few 'joss-sticks,' and ignited several 'crackers,' to propitiate the malignant spirits of the deep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
joss-sticks
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From this reading Some of the emigrants, however, burned a few 'joss-sticks,' and ignited several 'crackers,' to propitiate the malignant spirits of the deep.
KONG
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From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
From this reading Some of the emigrants, however, burned a few 'joss-sticks,' and ignited several 'crackers,' to propitiate the malignant spirits of the deep.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
not any; not one
From this reading By those on shore no apparent notice of the departure was taken.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading By those on shore no apparent notice of the departure was taken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
offingnounUS /ˈɔːfɪŋ/
the near or foreseeable future
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By those on shore no apparent notice of the departure was taken.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
propitiateverb
make peace with
From this reading Some of the emigrants, however, burned a few 'joss-sticks,' and ignited several 'crackers,' to propitiate the malignant spirits of the deep.
unusual or striking
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
SAN
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From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Some of the emigrants, however, burned a few 'joss-sticks,' and ignited several 'crackers,' to propitiate the malignant spirits of the deep.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading By those on shore no apparent notice of the departure was taken.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the emigrants, however, burned a few 'joss-sticks,' and ignited several 'crackers,' to propitiate the malignant spirits of the deep.
in the near future
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Some of the emigrants, however, burned a few 'joss-sticks,' and ignited several 'crackers,' to propitiate the malignant spirits of the deep.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading By those on shore no apparent notice of the departure was taken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading By those on shore no apparent notice of the departure was taken.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
typhoonnounUS /ˌtaɪˈfuːn/
a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And thus began the most remarkable voyage of her career, and one which was soon to become the most adventurous experienced by any member of her crew.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Out in the open sea a strong breeze was sweeping across a wide expanse of sparkling water, the late typhoon having cleared the atmosphere in splendid manner.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FROM HONG KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO With a fine, fair wind, a smooth sea, a clear outlook, and every opportunity for making a good offing before nightfall, the 'Alert' left her anchorage near Victoria.
