Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

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

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading At last during a stormy night the longitude of this island was obtained, and we steered as well as we were able for Java Head and the Straits of Sunda.

contrary to your interests or welfare

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.

in addition

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

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

From this reading At last during a stormy night the longitude of this island was obtained, and we steered as well as we were able for Java Head and the Straits of Sunda.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.

East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

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

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

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

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

conformity to fact or truth

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading At last during a stormy night the longitude of this island was obtained, and we steered as well as we were able for Java Head and the Straits of Sunda.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

opinion or judgment

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

set up or found

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

the head of a state government

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

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

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

a native or inhabitant of Java

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

immediately past

From this reading At last during a stormy night the longitude of this island was obtained, and we steered as well as we were able for Java Head and the Straits of Sunda.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich

From this reading At last during a stormy night the longitude of this island was obtained, and we steered as well as we were able for Java Head and the Straits of Sunda.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

engage in

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.

a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading At last during a stormy night the longitude of this island was obtained, and we steered as well as we were able for Java Head and the Straits of Sunda.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading At last during a stormy night the longitude of this island was obtained, and we steered as well as we were able for Java Head and the Straits of Sunda.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.

a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with “like” or “as”)

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

in the near future

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

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From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading At last during a stormy night the longitude of this island was obtained, and we steered as well as we were able for Java Head and the Straits of Sunda.

the act of guiding or showing the way

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading At last during a stormy night the longitude of this island was obtained, and we steered as well as we were able for Java Head and the Straits of Sunda.

a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

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From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

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

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At last during a stormy night the longitude of this island was obtained, and we steered as well as we were able for Java Head and the Straits of Sunda.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

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

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

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

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

coming next after the twenty-fourth in position

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

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

From this reading At last during a stormy night the longitude of this island was obtained, and we steered as well as we were able for Java Head and the Straits of Sunda.

shedding tears

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At last during a stormy night the longitude of this island was obtained, and we steered as well as we were able for Java Head and the Straits of Sunda.

accept gladly

From this reading Island of St. Paul--Steering for Java Head--Land ho!--Christmas Island--Straits of Sunda--A Beautiful Scene--Sentimental Simile--Come to Anchor--Anger Point--Village of Anger--On Shore in Java--Perfume of the East--Banyan Tree--The Governor and Dutch Hotel Keeper--Welcome at an Inn--Attack on Anger Fort-- Dutch Officers' prowess, and French!--The Javanese--Chinaman-- Mosque--Mahomet--Bazaar--Watering Place.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading At last during a stormy night the longitude of this island was obtained, and we steered as well as we were able for Java Head and the Straits of Sunda.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At last during a stormy night the longitude of this island was obtained, and we steered as well as we were able for Java Head and the Straits of Sunda.

at the time that

From this reading We were, however, more certain now of the correctness of our position, and when, at daylight on the 27th, Trower's and Clapp's islands were made, felt sure of soon seeing Java Head, and in a short time this long looked for landmark greeted our eyes.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Upon the twenty-fifth day of May at ten minutes past four, P. M., the welcome cry of "Land ho!" was heard at the mast head, which was found to be Christmas Island, and which we also passed in the night too late to make any observations.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading To make the island of Saint Paul in the Indian Ocean, became now our principal object, but baffling and adverse winds delayed us.