used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Never did a voyage begin more prosperously, or a passenger start in better spirits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
any thing at all
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
arm-chair
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From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
barometernounUS /bərˈɑːmɪtər/
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Never did a voyage begin more prosperously, or a passenger start in better spirits.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Never did a voyage begin more prosperously, or a passenger start in better spirits.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
capaciousadjectiveUS /kəˈpeɪʃəs/
large in capacity
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
chronometernoun
an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading Nothing could exceed the perfect order, the Dutch cleanliness of the vessel.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The interior of the _Halbrane_ corresponded with its exterior.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could exceed the perfect order, the Dutch cleanliness of the vessel.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Never did a voyage begin more prosperously, or a passenger start in better spirits.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading Nothing could exceed the perfect order, the Dutch cleanliness of the vessel.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading FROM THE KERGUELEN ISLES TO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Nothing could exceed the perfect order, the Dutch cleanliness of the vessel.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading The interior of the _Halbrane_ corresponded with its exterior.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM THE KERGUELEN ISLES TO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.
Halbrane
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From this reading The interior of the _Halbrane_ corresponded with its exterior.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never did a voyage begin more prosperously, or a passenger start in better spirits.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The interior of the _Halbrane_ corresponded with its exterior.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading FROM THE KERGUELEN ISLES TO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.
ISLESnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading FROM THE KERGUELEN ISLES TO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The interior of the _Halbrane_ corresponded with its exterior.
KERGUELEN
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From this reading FROM THE KERGUELEN ISLES TO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never did a voyage begin more prosperously, or a passenger start in better spirits.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never did a voyage begin more prosperously, or a passenger start in better spirits.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could exceed the perfect order, the Dutch cleanliness of the vessel.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The interior of the _Halbrane_ corresponded with its exterior.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Never did a voyage begin more prosperously, or a passenger start in better spirits.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Nothing could exceed the perfect order, the Dutch cleanliness of the vessel.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
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 Never did a voyage begin more prosperously, or a passenger start in better spirits.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Nothing could exceed the perfect order, the Dutch cleanliness of the vessel.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading FROM THE KERGUELEN ISLES TO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.
prosperouslyadverb
in the manner of prosperous people
From this reading Never did a voyage begin more prosperously, or a passenger start in better spirits.
sextantnoun
a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Never did a voyage begin more prosperously, or a passenger start in better spirits.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Never did a voyage begin more prosperously, or a passenger start in better spirits.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM THE KERGUELEN ISLES TO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM THE KERGUELEN ISLES TO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Nothing could exceed the perfect order, the Dutch cleanliness of the vessel.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Never did a voyage begin more prosperously, or a passenger start in better spirits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The captain's cabin, and that of the lieutenant, one on the port, the other on the starboard side, were fitted up with a narrow berth, a cupboard anything but capacious, an arm-chair, a fixed table, a lamp hung from the ceiling, various nautical instruments, a barometer, a thermometer, a chronometer, and a sextant in its oaken box.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The interior of the _Halbrane_ corresponded with its exterior.
