used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
(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 It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
barometernounUS /bərˈɑːmɪtər/
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
lacking funds
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
a person who is in charge
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
recognizable; marked
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
being one more than seven
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
one or the other of two
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
every person
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
moving swiftly
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
the act of departing
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
HOMEWARDadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
jibverbUS /dʒɪb/
refuse to comply
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
most important element
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
mainsailnoun
the lowermost sail on the mainmast
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
the force of workers available
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
mizennounUS /ˈmaɪzən/
third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
a form of address for a man
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
one of four equal parts
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
RACINGnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
reefsnounUS /riːfs/
plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
resoundingadjectiveUS /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
royalsnounUS /ˈrɔɪəlz/
plural of “royal” — a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
done under pressure
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
Sennitnoun
flat braided cordage that is used on ships
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
transport commercially
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
shortenverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtən/
make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
stowagenoun
the charge for stowing goods
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
studding-sails
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From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
topgallant-sail
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From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
topgallant-sails
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From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
topsailnoun
a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By ten o'clock the following gale had increased to a storm of considerable force, and after consultation with the chief mate and Mr. Sennit the skipper decided to put one reef in the main topsail, and two reefs in the fore topsail; but before going aloft the men hauled up the mainsail for stowage.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading The barometer showed signs of further hard weather to come, and at the eight o'clock change of watches the main topgallant-sail, with the outer jib and upper mizen topsail, came in.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading So heavy did the wind become that, with much regret, the captain was compelled to shorten sail, and after the royals, studding-sails, and fore and mizen topgallant-sails were stowed the long winter night speedily closed down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RACING HOMEWARD As the flying ship drew southward of the Cape the weather became cold and stormy, while the great seas followed her with tremendous force, but they could never get any kind of serious grip, and with resounding emphasis broke on either quarter and rushed forward in seething foam.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was, of course, an all hands job, and everyone knew that under such circumstances not much repose would be possible for several hours.
