used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
anchorages
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From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
BARRACOUTAnoun
a large marine food fish common on the coasts of Australia, New Zealand, and southern Africa
From this reading NORTHWARD--HAKODADI--DUI--CASTRIES BAY-- BARRACOUTA--VLADIVOSTOCK.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading NORTHWARD--HAKODADI--DUI--CASTRIES BAY-- BARRACOUTA--VLADIVOSTOCK.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
CASTRIESnoun
a port on the island of Saint Lucia; capital and largest city of Saint Lucia
From this reading NORTHWARD--HAKODADI--DUI--CASTRIES BAY-- BARRACOUTA--VLADIVOSTOCK.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
climenoun
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading From clime to clime, from sea to sea, we roam, 'Tis one to us--we head not yet for home.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days after leaving Yokohama we found the ship standing in for the land and making for Yamada, one of the securest harbours on the coast.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
DUInounUS /ˈdiːˈjuːˈaɪ/
plural of “duo” — two items of the same kind
From this reading NORTHWARD--HAKODADI--DUI--CASTRIES BAY-- BARRACOUTA--VLADIVOSTOCK.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
every person
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From clime to clime, from sea to sea, we roam, 'Tis one to us--we head not yet for home.
set up or found
From this reading Two days after leaving Yokohama we found the ship standing in for the land and making for Yamada, one of the securest harbours on the coast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From clime to clime, from sea to sea, we roam, 'Tis one to us--we head not yet for home.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
HAKODADI
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From this reading NORTHWARD--HAKODADI--DUI--CASTRIES BAY-- BARRACOUTA--VLADIVOSTOCK.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
harbours
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From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading From clime to clime, from sea to sea, we roam, 'Tis one to us--we head not yet for home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading From clime to clime, from sea to sea, we roam, 'Tis one to us--we head not yet for home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Two days after leaving Yokohama we found the ship standing in for the land and making for Yamada, one of the securest harbours on the coast.
the act of departing
From this reading Two days after leaving Yokohama we found the ship standing in for the land and making for Yamada, one of the securest harbours on the coast.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Two days after leaving Yokohama we found the ship standing in for the land and making for Yamada, one of the securest harbours on the coast.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
Mela
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From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
Niphon
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From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
NORTHWARDadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading NORTHWARD--HAKODADI--DUI--CASTRIES BAY-- BARRACOUTA--VLADIVOSTOCK.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From clime to clime, from sea to sea, we roam, 'Tis one to us--we head not yet for home.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From clime to clime, from sea to sea, we roam, 'Tis one to us--we head not yet for home.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading From clime to clime, from sea to sea, we roam, 'Tis one to us--we head not yet for home.
roundingnounUS /ˈraʊndɪŋ/
(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading From clime to clime, from sea to sea, we roam, 'Tis one to us--we head not yet for home.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
securest
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From this reading Two days after leaving Yokohama we found the ship standing in for the land and making for Yamada, one of the securest harbours on the coast.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
shapingnounUS /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
any process serving to define the shape of something
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
transport commercially
From this reading Two days after leaving Yokohama we found the ship standing in for the land and making for Yamada, one of the securest harbours on the coast.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
having a supporting base
From this reading Two days after leaving Yokohama we found the ship standing in for the land and making for Yamada, one of the securest harbours on the coast.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading From clime to clime, from sea to sea, we roam, 'Tis one to us--we head not yet for home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From clime to clime, from sea to sea, we roam, 'Tis one to us--we head not yet for home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days after leaving Yokohama we found the ship standing in for the land and making for Yamada, one of the securest harbours on the coast.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From clime to clime, from sea to sea, we roam, 'Tis one to us--we head not yet for home.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
precisely as stated
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
VLADIVOSTOCK
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From this reading NORTHWARD--HAKODADI--DUI--CASTRIES BAY-- BARRACOUTA--VLADIVOSTOCK.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From clime to clime, from sea to sea, we roam, 'Tis one to us--we head not yet for home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The eastern coast of Niphon, along which we are now cruising, has several admirable harbours and sheltered anchorages.
Yamada
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From this reading Two days after leaving Yokohama we found the ship standing in for the land and making for Yamada, one of the securest harbours on the coast.
but in spite of that
From this reading From clime to clime, from sea to sea, we roam, 'Tis one to us--we head not yet for home.
YokohamanounUS /ˌjoʊkəˈhɑːmə/
port city on southeastern Honshu in central Japan
From this reading Two days after leaving Yokohama we found the ship standing in for the land and making for Yamada, one of the securest harbours on the coast.
zonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading Shortly after rounding Mela Head and shaping our course to the northward, the temperature underwent a marked change, in fact so suddenly were we ushered into a colder zone that everybody is on the search for pocket handkerchiefs, these articles being in very general demand.
