Chapter XXV

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

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL IN JAVA.--SIGHTS AND SCENES IN BATAVIA.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading ARRIVAL IN JAVA.--SIGHTS AND SCENES IN BATAVIA.

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

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At daylight the next morning the boys were on deck for their first sight of Java.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL IN JAVA.--SIGHTS AND SCENES IN BATAVIA.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The steamer came to her resting-place, and the anchor went plunging down to its muddy bed.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading At daylight the next morning the boys were on deck for their first sight of Java.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The steamer came to her resting-place, and the anchor went plunging down to its muddy bed.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

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

From this reading At daylight the next morning the boys were on deck for their first sight of Java.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading At daylight the next morning the boys were on deck for their first sight of Java.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The steamer came to her resting-place, and the anchor went plunging down to its muddy bed.

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At daylight the next morning the boys were on deck for their first sight of Java.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At daylight the next morning the boys were on deck for their first sight of Java.

set up or found

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The steamer came to her resting-place, and the anchor went plunging down to its muddy bed.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL IN JAVA.--SIGHTS AND SCENES IN BATAVIA.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

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

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The steamer came to her resting-place, and the anchor went plunging down to its muddy bed.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL IN JAVA.--SIGHTS AND SCENES IN BATAVIA.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

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

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At daylight the next morning the boys were on deck for their first sight of Java.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading The steamer came to her resting-place, and the anchor went plunging down to its muddy bed.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading At daylight the next morning the boys were on deck for their first sight of Java.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At daylight the next morning the boys were on deck for their first sight of Java.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At daylight the next morning the boys were on deck for their first sight of Java.

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading The steamer came to her resting-place, and the anchor went plunging down to its muddy bed.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

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

From this reading The steamer came to her resting-place, and the anchor went plunging down to its muddy bed.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading ARRIVAL IN JAVA.--SIGHTS AND SCENES IN BATAVIA.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading At daylight the next morning the boys were on deck for their first sight of Java.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading ARRIVAL IN JAVA.--SIGHTS AND SCENES IN BATAVIA.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The steamer came to her resting-place, and the anchor went plunging down to its muddy bed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

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

From this reading At daylight the next morning the boys were on deck for their first sight of Java.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At daylight the next morning the boys were on deck for their first sight of Java.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

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

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The steamer came to her resting-place, and the anchor went plunging down to its muddy bed.

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

From this reading At daylight the next morning the boys were on deck for their first sight of Java.

in or at the place that

From this reading They had expected to go into a snug harbor, but found that the harbor of Batavia is more imaginary than real, as it is little better than a shallow roadstead, where ships of deep draught must anchor far from shore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They could see nothing but a low coast, like that of Siam, with a fringe of tropical trees, and a backing of mountains in the distance.