used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Grand, solitary, majestic are the bold features of this coast line which faces the westerly breezes of the Pacific.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
fearless and daring
From this reading Grand, solitary, majestic are the bold features of this coast line which faces the westerly breezes of the Pacific.
bookedadjectiveUS /bʊkt/
reserved in advance
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
confined by bonds
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Grand, solitary, majestic are the bold features of this coast line which faces the westerly breezes of the Pacific.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
caressnounUS /kərˈes/
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
Crichton's
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From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
entwineverbUS /enˈtwaɪn/
tie or link together
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Grand, solitary, majestic are the bold features of this coast line which faces the westerly breezes of the Pacific.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Grand, solitary, majestic are the bold features of this coast line which faces the westerly breezes of the Pacific.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
goldseekers
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From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Grand, solitary, majestic are the bold features of this coast line which faces the westerly breezes of the Pacific.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
Hokitika
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From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading Grand, solitary, majestic are the bold features of this coast line which faces the westerly breezes of the Pacific.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grand, solitary, majestic are the bold features of this coast line which faces the westerly breezes of the Pacific.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
on one occasion
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Grand, solitary, majestic are the bold features of this coast line which faces the westerly breezes of the Pacific.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
Scot's
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From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Grand, solitary, majestic are the bold features of this coast line which faces the westerly breezes of the Pacific.
in the near future
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Grand, solitary, majestic are the bold features of this coast line which faces the westerly breezes of the Pacific.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Gentle arms of the sea caress and almost entwine great mountain rocks that stand waist deep in ninety fathoms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
westerlyadverbUS /ˈwestərli/
toward the west
From this reading Grand, solitary, majestic are the bold features of this coast line which faces the westerly breezes of the Pacific.
whalernounUS /ˈweɪlər/
a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
From this reading Arrived at a village on the coast line near Hokitika, we booked our passage by a whaler bound southward, and in less than a week we reached the Sounds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Grand, solitary, majestic are the bold features of this coast line which faces the westerly breezes of the Pacific.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Following the Scot’s directions accurately, I arranged with the captain of the whaler to put us ashore in a boat as soon as we came opposite the required Sound, which I recognised at once from Crichton’s description.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Our journey to the coast, first through the dense bush and afterwards by goldseekers’ tracks, was not marked by any adventure worth mentioning.
