used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he had daylight and sunshine at that time instead of fog and gloom as on the present occasion.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he had daylight and sunshine at that time instead of fog and gloom as on the present occasion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he had daylight and sunshine at that time instead of fog and gloom as on the present occasion.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
Bellevite
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From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
BuoyverbUS /ˈbuːi/
float on the surface of water
From this reading "Buoy on the starboard, sir!" reported the leadsman on that side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had daylight and sunshine at that time instead of fog and gloom as on the present occasion.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
Christy
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From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Buoy on the port hand!" cried the man on the other side, a minute later.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading But he had daylight and sunshine at that time instead of fog and gloom as on the present occasion.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading But he had daylight and sunshine at that time instead of fog and gloom as on the present occasion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading But he had daylight and sunshine at that time instead of fog and gloom as on the present occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Buoy on the port hand!" cried the man on the other side, a minute later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But he had daylight and sunshine at that time instead of fog and gloom as on the present occasion.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Buoy on the port hand!" cried the man on the other side, a minute later.
leadsman
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From this reading "Buoy on the starboard, sir!" reported the leadsman on that side.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Buoy on the port hand!" cried the man on the other side, a minute later.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Buoy on the port hand!" cried the man on the other side, a minute later.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
northwesternadjectiveUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwestərn/
situated in or oriented toward the northwest
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But he had daylight and sunshine at that time instead of fog and gloom as on the present occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Buoy on the port hand!" cried the man on the other side, a minute later.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "Buoy on the port hand!" cried the man on the other side, a minute later.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But he had daylight and sunshine at that time instead of fog and gloom as on the present occasion.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "Buoy on the starboard, sir!" reported the leadsman on that side.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Buoy on the starboard, sir!" reported the leadsman on that side.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Buoy on the starboard, sir!" reported the leadsman on that side.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading "Buoy on the starboard, sir!" reported the leadsman on that side.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
not in physical motion
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
the rays of the sun
From this reading But he had daylight and sunshine at that time instead of fog and gloom as on the present occasion.
TeasernounUS /ˈtiːzər/
a worker who teases wool
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he had daylight and sunshine at that time instead of fog and gloom as on the present occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But he had daylight and sunshine at that time instead of fog and gloom as on the present occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
at the time that
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ANOTHER NIGHT EXPEDITION With the drum still beating on the shore, the Teaser rounded the northwestern point of the island, when the wheel was heaved over.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Christy was entirely confident in regard to the navigation, for he had steered the Bellevite through the same channel when on an excursion a year before.
