Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

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

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

without advance planning

From this reading I had been so fortunate as accidentally to encounter a friend, whom I knew in Maryborough, in the streets of Sydney.

the state capital of South Australia

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

anew

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

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

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

the largest city and principal port of New Zealand

From this reading TO AUCKLAND, IN NEW ZEALAND.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had been so fortunate as accidentally to encounter a friend, whom I knew in Maryborough, in the streets of Sydney.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Our first destination was Auckland, in New Zealand, where we were to stop for a few days to take in passengers and mails.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading Our first destination was Auckland, in New Zealand, where we were to stop for a few days to take in passengers and mails.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

-ing form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

come together

From this reading I had been so fortunate as accidentally to encounter a friend, whom I knew in Maryborough, in the streets of Sydney.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Our first destination was Auckland, in New Zealand, where we were to stop for a few days to take in passengers and mails.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Our first destination was Auckland, in New Zealand, where we were to stop for a few days to take in passengers and mails.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading I had been so fortunate as accidentally to encounter a friend, whom I knew in Maryborough, in the streets of Sydney.

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I had been so fortunate as accidentally to encounter a friend, whom I knew in Maryborough, in the streets of Sydney.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

a gay festivity

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

(Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I had been so fortunate as accidentally to encounter a friend, whom I knew in Maryborough, in the streets of Sydney.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

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

From this reading TO AUCKLAND, IN NEW ZEALAND.

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

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I had been so fortunate as accidentally to encounter a friend, whom I knew in Maryborough, in the streets of Sydney.

immediately past

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

go away from a place

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

the act of departing

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

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

From this reading I had been so fortunate as accidentally to encounter a friend, whom I knew in Maryborough, in the streets of Sydney.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

the force of workers available

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading TO AUCKLAND, IN NEW ZEALAND.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

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

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our first destination was Auckland, in New Zealand, where we were to stop for a few days to take in passengers and mails.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

of inferior status or quality

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the last day of December, 1870, I set out for Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, embarking as second-class passenger on board the 'City of Melbourne.'

an instance of visual perception

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I had been so fortunate as accidentally to encounter a friend, whom I knew in Maryborough, in the streets of Sydney.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Our first destination was Auckland, in New Zealand, where we were to stop for a few days to take in passengers and mails.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading I had been so fortunate as accidentally to encounter a friend, whom I knew in Maryborough, in the streets of Sydney.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

carry out

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

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

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

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

From this reading TO AUCKLAND, IN NEW ZEALAND.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

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

From this reading Our first destination was Auckland, in New Zealand, where we were to stop for a few days to take in passengers and mails.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Our first destination was Auckland, in New Zealand, where we were to stop for a few days to take in passengers and mails.

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

From this reading Our first destination was Auckland, in New Zealand, where we were to stop for a few days to take in passengers and mails.

in or at the place that

From this reading Our first destination was Auckland, in New Zealand, where we were to stop for a few days to take in passengers and mails.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I had been so fortunate as accidentally to encounter a friend, whom I knew in Maryborough, in the streets of Sydney.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading LEAVING SYDNEY--ANCHOR WITHIN THE HEADS--TAKE IN MAILS AND PASSENGERS FROM THE 'CITY OF ADELAIDE'--OUT TO SEA AGAIN--SIGHT NEW ZEALAND--ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOUR--THE 'GALATEA'--DESCRIPTION OF AUCKLAND--FOUNDING OF AUCKLAND DUE TO A JOB--MAORI MEN AND WOMEN--DRIVE TO ONEHUNGA--SPLENDID VIEW--AUCKLAND GALA--NEW ZEALAND DELAYS--LEAVE FOR HONOLULU.

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading TO AUCKLAND, IN NEW ZEALAND.