used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading & O., as we have already decided, and for many reasons it is best to begin with the Orient and join the other later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The choice really lies between that and the P.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading & O., as we have already decided, and for many reasons it is best to begin with the Orient and join the other later.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading & O., as we have already decided, and for many reasons it is best to begin with the Orient and join the other later.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading & O., as we have already decided, and for many reasons it is best to begin with the Orient and join the other later.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The choice really lies between that and the P.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The choice really lies between that and the P.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
recognizable; marked
From this reading & O., as we have already decided, and for many reasons it is best to begin with the Orient and join the other later.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
divisible by two
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading & O., as we have already decided, and for many reasons it is best to begin with the Orient and join the other later.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading & O., as we have already decided, and for many reasons it is best to begin with the Orient and join the other later.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The choice really lies between that and the P.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading & O., as we have already decided, and for many reasons it is best to begin with the Orient and join the other later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading REALLY OFF!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
and nothing more
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
OrientverbUS /ˈɔːrient/
be oriented
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading & O., as we have already decided, and for many reasons it is best to begin with the Orient and join the other later.
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 The choice really lies between that and the P.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading REALLY OFF!
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading & O., as we have already decided, and for many reasons it is best to begin with the Orient and join the other later.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There are many lines of steamers we could choose to go by, but we will select for this first part of the journey the Orient Line.
in the company of; together with
From this reading & O., as we have already decided, and for many reasons it is best to begin with the Orient and join the other later.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is exciting to start on any journey, even if it is only one we have done before, but to go off round the world that is a real adventure!
