1861
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From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
26
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From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
ablyadverbUS /ˈeɪbli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
in addition
From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
Briggs
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From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
durabilitynounUS /dərəˈbɪlɪti/
permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
every-day
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From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
Hong-Kong
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From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
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 She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
engage in
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
mercantileadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
Messrs
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From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
navigatingverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
not one, and not any
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
Olyphant
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From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
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 Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
Poyangnoun
a lake in central China that is connected to the Chang Jiang by a canal
From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
sea-going
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From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
sea-life
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From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
sea-travel
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From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
TenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading She was also most ably commanded by Captain George Briggs, and left the dock at the foot of Tenth Street, East River, on the afternoon of October 26, 1861.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
under normal conditions
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Although in appearance greatly like one of our river steamers, she was constructed,--in respect to strength and durability,--more on the model of our best sea-going vessels.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading A voyage to China in a sailing vessel is an every-day occurrence, and its monotonous sea-life usually barren of interesting incidents; but taking a steamer, and making a sort of yachting trip of it, as it was our good fortune to do, renders it one of the most enjoyable pieces of sea-travel one can make.
Yangtsz-Kiang
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From this reading We took passage for Hong-Kong in the _Poyang_,--a new steamer belonging to the mercantile house of Messrs. Olyphant & Co., and designed for navigating the Yangtsz-Kiang, one of the largest rivers of China.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Two or three steamers, built and intended for the river navigation of China, had, previous to this time, sailed from New York; but we believe none of them had carried passengers, while the _Poyang_ had, with the women and children, sixteen.
