used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUEER SURPRISE.
abeamadverb
at right angles to the length of a ship or airplane
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading Shortly before three o'clock we brought up at the anchorage, about a mile from the shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Here it was arranged I should leave the yacht and travel by the Nederlands-India line of steamers to Batavia.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
Batavia
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From this reading Here it was arranged I should leave the yacht and travel by the Nederlands-India line of steamers to Batavia.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Shortly before three o'clock we brought up at the anchorage, about a mile from the shore.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here it was arranged I should leave the yacht and travel by the Nederlands-India line of steamers to Batavia.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
the act of departing
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Shortly before three o'clock we brought up at the anchorage, about a mile from the shore.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here it was arranged I should leave the yacht and travel by the Nederlands-India line of steamers to Batavia.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here it was arranged I should leave the yacht and travel by the Nederlands-India line of steamers to Batavia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
go away from a place
From this reading Here it was arranged I should leave the yacht and travel by the Nederlands-India line of steamers to Batavia.
the act of departing
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Here it was arranged I should leave the yacht and travel by the Nederlands-India line of steamers to Batavia.
Madura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Shortly before three o'clock we brought up at the anchorage, about a mile from the shore.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
Nederlands-India
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here it was arranged I should leave the yacht and travel by the Nederlands-India line of steamers to Batavia.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Shortly before three o'clock we brought up at the anchorage, about a mile from the shore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
Probolingo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A QUEER SURPRISE.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Shortly before three o'clock we brought up at the anchorage, about a mile from the shore.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly before three o'clock we brought up at the anchorage, about a mile from the shore.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Here it was arranged I should leave the yacht and travel by the Nederlands-India line of steamers to Batavia.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Here it was arranged I should leave the yacht and travel by the Nederlands-India line of steamers to Batavia.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A QUEER SURPRISE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Shortly before three o'clock we brought up at the anchorage, about a mile from the shore.
timedadjectiveUS /taɪmd/
regularly spaced in time
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Here it was arranged I should leave the yacht and travel by the Nederlands-India line of steamers to Batavia.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Shortly before three o'clock we brought up at the anchorage, about a mile from the shore.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading A vessel of this line, so we had discovered, called at Probolingo about the end of each month, and for this reason our arrival was timed for the afternoon of the day of her departure.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here it was arranged I should leave the yacht and travel by the Nederlands-India line of steamers to Batavia.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
(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 Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a week of our leaving the island behind us, as narrated in the previous chapter, we had brought the Madura coast well abeam, and were dodging along it waiting for darkness to fall in order to get into Probolingo Harbour.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Here it was arranged I should leave the yacht and travel by the Nederlands-India line of steamers to Batavia.
