Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

later than; following

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

anew

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

a person suffering from asthma

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

propose a payment

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

confined by bonds

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

give encouragement to

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

agreeably diverting

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

promote the growth of

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

the act of giving

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

destroyed or killed

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

provided with artificial light

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

a form of address for a man

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

on one occasion

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

and nothing more

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

not taken into account

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

a large beer glass

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

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From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

toward the south

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

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 OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

in or at that place or location

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

male cat

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Among the guests, too, were old Foster and Kate Gorman, who had come up to Sydney in the asthmatic old ’Puffing Billy’ to see Tom--only to bid him farewell again, for he was not returning to Port Kooringa with his father and Jack.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

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From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

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From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

look attentively

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales

From this reading Two months had come and gone since the Adventurer and Malolo parted company off the verdured hills of Fotuna Island, with cheer after cheer from the crews, as the barque headed north-westward for the whaling grounds, and the schooner stood southward for Sydney.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The ceremony had been attended with what Mr. Brooker called ’tremendous fixins,’ Mr. Wallis giving the bride away, and Captain Samuel Hawkins acting as best man to ’William Henry.’

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

a Caucasian

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

which person or people

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.

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From this reading In the grounds of the merchant’s house, which overlooked the Harbour, Mr. Wallis was entertaining not only the crew of the Malolo, but that of the Lady Alicia as well, for in the morning there had been a wedding--Mr. William Henry Chester to Miss Solepa Tuisila.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND Once more the white Malolo lay under Garden Island in fair Sydney Harbour, with but three hands aboard to keep anchor watch, for there were great doings at Mr. Biffen’s house, which was lit up below and aloft, and every hand who could be spared had gone ashore.