used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
AFRICAnounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
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AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
how long something has existed
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading My plans were all exceedingly fluid, and I was ready to join the Army, Navy, Indian Service or anything which offered an opening.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
any thing at all
From this reading My plans were all exceedingly fluid, and I was ready to join the Army, Navy, Indian Service or anything which offered an opening.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading My plans were all exceedingly fluid, and I was ready to join the Army, Navy, Indian Service or anything which offered an opening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
AtlantisnounUS /ætˈlæntɪs/
according to legend, an island in the Atlantic Ocean that Plato said was swallowed by an earthquake
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
billetnounUS /ˈbɪlət/
a short personal letter
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
Blackwaternoun
any of several human or animal diseases characterized by dark urine resulting from rapid breakdown of red blood cells
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
confined by bonds
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
rid of obstructions
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
the act of escaping physically
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at any time
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
to an extreme degree
From this reading My plans were all exceedingly fluid, and I was ready to join the Army, Navy, Indian Service or anything which offered an opening.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
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make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading My plans were all exceedingly fluid, and I was ready to join the Army, Navy, Indian Service or anything which offered an opening.
devoid of good sense or judgment
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
Hanno's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading My plans were all exceedingly fluid, and I was ready to join the Army, Navy, Indian Service or anything which offered an opening.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading My plans were all exceedingly fluid, and I was ready to join the Army, Navy, Indian Service or anything which offered an opening.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
LuxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
Mayumba
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
MissionariesnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneriz/
plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
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the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
NavigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading My plans were all exceedingly fluid, and I was ready to join the Army, Navy, Indian Service or anything which offered an opening.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading My plans were all exceedingly fluid, and I was ready to join the Army, Navy, Indian Service or anything which offered an opening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
on one occasion
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an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading My plans were all exceedingly fluid, and I was ready to join the Army, Navy, Indian Service or anything which offered an opening.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My plans were all exceedingly fluid, and I was ready to join the Army, Navy, Indian Service or anything which offered an opening.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
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 I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading My plans were all exceedingly fluid, and I was ready to join the Army, Navy, Indian Service or anything which offered an opening.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
practitionernounUS /prækˈtɪʃənər/
someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading My plans were all exceedingly fluid, and I was ready to join the Army, Navy, Indian Service or anything which offered an opening.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
in a serious manner
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading My plans were all exceedingly fluid, and I was ready to join the Army, Navy, Indian Service or anything which offered an opening.
transport commercially
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
SteamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
SwimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
carry out
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
twentiesnounUS /ˈtwentiz/
the time of life between 20 and 30
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
precisely as stated
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA The _Mayumba_--Fearful Weather--An Escape--Hanno’s Voyage-- Atlantis--A Land of Death--Blackwater Fever--Missionaries--Strange Fish--Danger of Luxury--A Foolish Swim--The Ship on Fire--England once more.
at the time that
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When a man is in the very early twenties he will not be taken seriously as a practitioner, and though I looked old for my age, it was clear that I had to fill in my time in some other way.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It had always been my intention to take a voyage as ship’s surgeon when I had taken my degree, as I could in this way see something of the world, and at the same time earn a little of the money which I so badly needed if I were ever to start in practice for myself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had no reason to think that I would find a billet upon a passenger ship and had nearly forgotten that I had my name down, when I suddenly received a telegram telling me to come to Liverpool and to take medical charge of the African Steam Navigation Company’s _Mayumba_, bound for the West Coast.
