used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
BELLONIC
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From this reading THE ROBBERY OF THE "BELLONIC."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Come out, man, and get the finest breakfast you ever tasted."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "There's the Red Cross Line's _Bellonic_ not a mile off on the starboard quarter," cried he exultingly, "and we're going to clear her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come out, man, and get the finest breakfast you ever tasted."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "There's the Red Cross Line's _Bellonic_ not a mile off on the starboard quarter," cried he exultingly, "and we're going to clear her.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "There's the Red Cross Line's _Bellonic_ not a mile off on the starboard quarter," cried he exultingly, "and we're going to clear her.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
at any time
From this reading Come out, man, and get the finest breakfast you ever tasted."
exultinglyadverb
in an exultant manner
From this reading "There's the Red Cross Line's _Bellonic_ not a mile off on the starboard quarter," cried he exultingly, "and we're going to clear her.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Come out, man, and get the finest breakfast you ever tasted."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Come out, man, and get the finest breakfast you ever tasted."
the act of departing
From this reading "There's the Red Cross Line's _Bellonic_ not a mile off on the starboard quarter," cried he exultingly, "and we're going to clear her.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "There's the Red Cross Line's _Bellonic_ not a mile off on the starboard quarter," cried he exultingly, "and we're going to clear her.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
Line'snounUS /laɪnz/
possessive form of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "There's the Red Cross Line's _Bellonic_ not a mile off on the starboard quarter," cried he exultingly, "and we're going to clear her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Come out, man, and get the finest breakfast you ever tasted."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "There's the Red Cross Line's _Bellonic_ not a mile off on the starboard quarter," cried he exultingly, "and we're going to clear her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
not any; not one
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
ocean-bound
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From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROBBERY OF THE "BELLONIC."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "There's the Red Cross Line's _Bellonic_ not a mile off on the starboard quarter," cried he exultingly, "and we're going to clear her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
Osbart
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From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Come out, man, and get the finest breakfast you ever tasted."
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
one of four equal parts
From this reading "There's the Red Cross Line's _Bellonic_ not a mile off on the starboard quarter," cried he exultingly, "and we're going to clear her.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "There's the Red Cross Line's _Bellonic_ not a mile off on the starboard quarter," cried he exultingly, "and we're going to clear her.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
ROBBERYnounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading THE ROBBERY OF THE "BELLONIC."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading "There's the Red Cross Line's _Bellonic_ not a mile off on the starboard quarter," cried he exultingly, "and we're going to clear her.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading Come out, man, and get the finest breakfast you ever tasted."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROBBERY OF THE "BELLONIC."
from that place or that time
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
There's
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From this reading "There's the Red Cross Line's _Bellonic_ not a mile off on the starboard quarter," cried he exultingly, "and we're going to clear her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our view of the distant shore of Ireland was a fleeting one; and we passed thence almost immediately to the open sea, steaming due S.W. for some hours, but at no great pace.
we're
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From this reading "There's the Red Cross Line's _Bellonic_ not a mile off on the starboard quarter," cried he exultingly, "and we're going to clear her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
at the time that
From this reading It was not until daybreak on the following morning that we reached the track of ocean-bound ships; but our voyage was altogether in favour of Black, for the sun had scarce risen when Doctor Osbart got me from my bed to see what he called my first introduction to business.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Come out, man, and get the finest breakfast you ever tasted."
