Within the area of the sea known as the offing; at a considerable distance from land, but visible from shore, often in reference to an approaching ship.
Soon to come; likely to happen; in the foreseeable future; projected to occur; on the horizon; in the wind.
At a distance, but visible.
A statement of defiance
Negative particle (used to negate verbs in the simple past tense; also used absolutely).
At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.
Not at any other time; not on any other occasion; not previously.