used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INCIDENTS OF A SEA-VOYAGE.--SINGAPORE.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The voyage from Bangkok to Singapore was without any features of special interest.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
BangkoknounUS /bæŋˈkɑːk/
the capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture
From this reading The voyage from Bangkok to Singapore was without any features of special interest.
bathsnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
DanubenounUS /ˈdænjuːb/
the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
put on clothes
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The voyage from Bangkok to Singapore was without any features of special interest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The voyage from Bangkok to Singapore was without any features of special interest.
usually; as a rule
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
GulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
INCIDENTSnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading INCIDENTS OF A SEA-VOYAGE.--SINGAPORE.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The voyage from Bangkok to Singapore was without any features of special interest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INCIDENTS OF A SEA-VOYAGE.--SINGAPORE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
and nothing more
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
SEA-VOYAGE
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From this reading INCIDENTS OF A SEA-VOYAGE.--SINGAPORE.
transport commercially
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
SiamnounUS /saɪˈæm/
a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
SINGAPOREnounUS /ˈsɪŋəpɔːr/
the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports
From this reading INCIDENTS OF A SEA-VOYAGE.--SINGAPORE.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The voyage from Bangkok to Singapore was without any features of special interest.
sprinklings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
carry out
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The voyage from Bangkok to Singapore was without any features of special interest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The voyage from Bangkok to Singapore was without any features of special interest.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
ventilationnounUS /ˌventəˈleɪʃən/
the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The voyage from Bangkok to Singapore was without any features of special interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The voyage from Bangkok to Singapore was without any features of special interest.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our friends slept on deck, as the cabin was altogether too hot for comfort; they only went below to dress and take their meals and baths, and to escape from the showers that were of daily occurrence.
at the time that
From this reading In the daytime, when the heavy sprinklings came on, the boys indulged in baths of the kind they enjoyed on the _Danube_, and they were generally pleased at the announcement of an approaching shower.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The Gulf of Siam presented its accustomed calmness, and at times the air was so still that there was not wind enough for proper ventilation of the ship.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The voyage from Bangkok to Singapore was without any features of special interest.
