used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was at first supposed that no one was on board, but as the steamer neared, a flag was waved from the after part of the stranger.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading An officer, however, going aloft with his glass, pronounced it to be a dismasted vessel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An officer, however, going aloft with his glass, pronounced it to be a dismasted vessel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
move towards
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
Bellona
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From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was at first supposed that no one was on board, but as the steamer neared, a flag was waved from the after part of the stranger.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was at first supposed that no one was on board, but as the steamer neared, a flag was waved from the after part of the stranger.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
disappointverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
dismasted
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From this reading An officer, however, going aloft with his glass, pronounced it to be a dismasted vessel.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was at first supposed that no one was on board, but as the steamer neared, a flag was waved from the after part of the stranger.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading It was at first supposed that no one was on board, but as the steamer neared, a flag was waved from the after part of the stranger.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
Gerald
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From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading An officer, however, going aloft with his glass, pronounced it to be a dismasted vessel.
the act of departing
From this reading An officer, however, going aloft with his glass, pronounced it to be a dismasted vessel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An officer, however, going aloft with his glass, pronounced it to be a dismasted vessel.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading An officer, however, going aloft with his glass, pronounced it to be a dismasted vessel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An officer, however, going aloft with his glass, pronounced it to be a dismasted vessel.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
look-out
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From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
mast-head
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From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading It was at first supposed that no one was on board, but as the steamer neared, a flag was waved from the after part of the stranger.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
not any; not one
From this reading It was at first supposed that no one was on board, but as the steamer neared, a flag was waved from the after part of the stranger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading An officer, however, going aloft with his glass, pronounced it to be a dismasted vessel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was at first supposed that no one was on board, but as the steamer neared, a flag was waved from the after part of the stranger.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was at first supposed that no one was on board, but as the steamer neared, a flag was waved from the after part of the stranger.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading An officer, however, going aloft with his glass, pronounced it to be a dismasted vessel.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading It was at first supposed that no one was on board, but as the steamer neared, a flag was waved from the after part of the stranger.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It was at first supposed that no one was on board, but as the steamer neared, a flag was waved from the after part of the stranger.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
required or under orders
From this reading It was at first supposed that no one was on board, but as the steamer neared, a flag was waved from the after part of the stranger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at first supposed that no one was on board, but as the steamer neared, a flag was waved from the after part of the stranger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
male cat
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The frigate was accordingly headed up towards her, and on a nearer approach, from her peculiar build, she was seen to be undoubtedly a Chinese or Japanese craft.
precisely as stated
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading An officer, however, going aloft with his glass, pronounced it to be a dismasted vessel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Towards the evening of the day the _Bellona_ had left the coral island, a shout was heard from the look-out at the mast-head, "A rock on the starboard bow!"
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading It was at first supposed that no one was on board, but as the steamer neared, a flag was waved from the after part of the stranger.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tom promised to be very discreet in what he said to Gerald, so as not to disappoint him should he fail of success.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An officer, however, going aloft with his glass, pronounced it to be a dismasted vessel.
