used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
anew
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
AlexandrianounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/
a town in Louisiana on the Red River
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Men stood in small groups along the deck, shown only by the embers of pipes and the occasional glow of a match.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
completely unclothed
From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Men stood in small groups along the deck, shown only by the embers of pipes and the occasional glow of a match.
clothing in general
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
the first light of day
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Men stood in small groups along the deck, shown only by the embers of pipes and the occasional glow of a match.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
disembarkverbUS /dɪsemˈbɑːrk/
go ashore
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading Men stood in small groups along the deck, shown only by the embers of pipes and the occasional glow of a match.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
exhilaratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/
made joyful
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Men stood in small groups along the deck, shown only by the embers of pipes and the occasional glow of a match.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Men stood in small groups along the deck, shown only by the embers of pipes and the occasional glow of a match.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
individuallyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəli/
apart from others
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
kit-bags
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From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Men stood in small groups along the deck, shown only by the embers of pipes and the occasional glow of a match.
come together
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Men stood in small groups along the deck, shown only by the embers of pipes and the occasional glow of a match.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
and nothing more
From this reading Men stood in small groups along the deck, shown only by the embers of pipes and the occasional glow of a match.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Men stood in small groups along the deck, shown only by the embers of pipes and the occasional glow of a match.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
puttees
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From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
Identical; not different.
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
semi-nakedness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
shore-going
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From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Men stood in small groups along the deck, shown only by the embers of pipes and the occasional glow of a match.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Men stood in small groups along the deck, shown only by the embers of pipes and the occasional glow of a match.
move hurridly
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Men stood in small groups along the deck, shown only by the embers of pipes and the occasional glow of a match.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
to-morrow
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From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
vaster
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From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was not a great deal of settled sleep that night, for all men were busy packing kit-bags and putting in order shore-going clothes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They watched the low line of the Egyptian shore, deep black against a sky which seemed vaster than usual and more brilliant with stars, and were exhilarated by the knowledge that they would disembark to-morrow in that queer old country.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The days of decks, bare feet and semi-nakedness were at an end, and to-morrow would start again the life of boots and puttees, saddles and tents.
ZealandnounUS /ˈziːlənd/
the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen
From this reading ASHORE AGAIN Late in the same afternoon the New Zealand ships put to sea, under orders to steam individually at slow speed to meet off Alexandria at dawn.
