Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All the notabilities of the place seemed to be there.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

subject to appointment

From this reading At the hour appointed for our sailing, a great crowd had assembled on the wharf.

move towards

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

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

From this reading The departure of the 'Moses Taylor' was evidently regarded as a great event at Honolulu.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading At the hour appointed for our sailing, a great crowd had assembled on the wharf.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The departure of the 'Moses Taylor' was evidently regarded as a great event at Honolulu.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading All the notabilities of the place seemed to be there.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading At the hour appointed for our sailing, a great crowd had assembled on the wharf.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

the act of departing

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The departure of the 'Moses Taylor' was evidently regarded as a great event at Honolulu.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The departure of the 'Moses Taylor' was evidently regarded as a great event at Honolulu.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the hour appointed for our sailing, a great crowd had assembled on the wharf.

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

From this reading HONOLULU TO SAN FRANCISCO.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The departure of the 'Moses Taylor' was evidently regarded as a great event at Honolulu.

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

From this reading At the hour appointed for our sailing, a great crowd had assembled on the wharf.

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

From this reading HONOLULU TO SAN FRANCISCO.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At the hour appointed for our sailing, a great crowd had assembled on the wharf.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

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

From this reading All the notabilities of the place seemed to be there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading At the hour appointed for our sailing, a great crowd had assembled on the wharf.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

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 DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The departure of the 'Moses Taylor' was evidently regarded as a great event at Honolulu.

a town in east central Michigan on an arm of Lake Huron

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

the work of a sailor

From this reading At the hour appointed for our sailing, a great crowd had assembled on the wharf.

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

From this reading HONOLULU TO SAN FRANCISCO.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading All the notabilities of the place seemed to be there.

transport commercially

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.

in or at that place or location

From this reading All the notabilities of the place seemed to be there.

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

From this reading HONOLULU TO SAN FRANCISCO.

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

From this reading The departure of the 'Moses Taylor' was evidently regarded as a great event at Honolulu.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading At the hour appointed for our sailing, a great crowd had assembled on the wharf.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM HONOLULU--WRECK OF THE 'SAGINAW'--THE 'MOSES TAYLOR'--THE ACCOMMODATION--THE COMPANY ON BOARD--BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHIP--DEATH OF A PASSENGER--FEELINGS ON LANDING IN A NEW PLACE--APPROACH THE GOLDEN GATE--CLOSE OF THE PACIFIC LOG--FIRST SIGHT OF AMERICA.