used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT SEA: OFF BOUPARI.
Australasianadjective
relating to or found in Australasia
From this reading Thirteen days out from Sydney, the good ship Australasian was nearing the equator.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Eight bells went on the quarter-deck; time to change watches.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
BOUPARI
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT SEA: OFF BOUPARI.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Eight bells went on the quarter-deck; time to change watches.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Thirteen days out from Sydney, the good ship Australasian was nearing the equator.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
being one more than seven
From this reading Eight bells went on the quarter-deck; time to change watches.
equatornounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
From this reading Thirteen days out from Sydney, the good ship Australasian was nearing the equator.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thirteen days out from Sydney, the good ship Australasian was nearing the equator.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Thirteen days out from Sydney, the good ship Australasian was nearing the equator.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading Thirteen days out from Sydney, the good ship Australasian was nearing the equator.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AT SEA: OFF BOUPARI.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
and nothing more
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thirteen days out from Sydney, the good ship Australasian was nearing the equator.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
palm-trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
quarter-deck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eight bells went on the quarter-deck; time to change watches.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading AT SEA: OFF BOUPARI.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
transport commercially
From this reading Thirteen days out from Sydney, the good ship Australasian was nearing the equator.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Thirteen days out from Sydney, the good ship Australasian was nearing the equator.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thirteen days out from Sydney, the good ship Australasian was nearing the equator.
ThirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Thirteen days out from Sydney, the good ship Australasian was nearing the equator.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Eight bells went on the quarter-deck; time to change watches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eight bells went on the quarter-deck; time to change watches.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "This is only our second trip through this channel," the captain said, gazing across with a casual glance at the palm-trees that stood dark against the blue horizon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thirteen days out from Sydney, the good ship Australasian was nearing the equator.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading Eight bells went on the quarter-deck; time to change watches.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Eight bells went on the quarter-deck; time to change watches.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was four of the clock in the afternoon, and the captain (off duty) paced the deck, puffing a cigar, and talking idly with a passenger on former experiences.
