used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few minutes after, the starboard boat fastened to another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A few minutes after, the starboard boat fastened to another.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading We were aroused from inaction by the appearance of sperm whales.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading We were aroused from inaction by the appearance of sperm whales.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
barquenoun
a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boats were lowered, and the waist boat fastening, both irons drew.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boats were lowered, and the waist boat fastening, both irons drew.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We were aroused from inaction by the appearance of sperm whales.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
distancedverbUS /ˈdɪstənst/
past form of “distance” — keep at a distance
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The boats were lowered, and the waist boat fastening, both irons drew.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading A few minutes after, the starboard boat fastened to another.
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading The boats were lowered, and the waist boat fastening, both irons drew.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes after, the starboard boat fastened to another.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
Geographe
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From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading We were aroused from inaction by the appearance of sperm whales.
ironsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading The boats were lowered, and the waist boat fastening, both irons drew.
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 And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading The boats were lowered, and the waist boat fastening, both irons drew.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes after, the starboard boat fastened to another.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
one of four equal parts
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
samenessnounUS /ˈseɪmnəs/
the quality of being alike
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
transport commercially
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
shortenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtənd/
cut short
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
spermnounUS /spɜːrm/
the male reproductive cell; the male gamete
From this reading We were aroused from inaction by the appearance of sperm whales.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading A few minutes after, the starboard boat fastened to another.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading The boats were lowered, and the waist boat fastening, both irons drew.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading At night we shortened sail and stood quarter watches, and from this time until the middle of the succeeding month, little occurred to vary the sameness of our life.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were aroused from inaction by the appearance of sperm whales.
whalesnounUS /weɪlz/
plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading We were aroused from inaction by the appearance of sperm whales.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And now we will return to our old barque, that we left beating out of Geographe bay, having distanced both her competitors, and established her reputation as a fast ship.
