Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

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

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Everything is accordingly prepared for heavy weather.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

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

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

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

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The best and newest sails are bent; the old and worn ones are sent below.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading The best and newest sails are bent; the old and worn ones are sent below.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The best and newest sails are bent; the old and worn ones are sent below.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

(electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

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

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

cutting so as to separate into pieces

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

come together

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything is accordingly prepared for heavy weather.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Everything is accordingly prepared for heavy weather.

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

From this reading IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC.

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

From this reading Everything is accordingly prepared for heavy weather.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The best and newest sails are bent; the old and worn ones are sent below.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

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

From this reading The best and newest sails are bent; the old and worn ones are sent below.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The best and newest sails are bent; the old and worn ones are sent below.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

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

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

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

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Everything is accordingly prepared for heavy weather.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

any competition

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading The best and newest sails are bent; the old and worn ones are sent below.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The best and newest sails are bent; the old and worn ones are sent below.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

hit hard

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

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

From this reading IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

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

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _11th April_.--We are now past the pleasantest part of our voyage, and expect to encounter much rougher seas.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading PREPARING FOR ROUGH WEATHER--THE 'GEORGE THOMPSON' CLIPPER--A RACE AT SEA--SCENE FROM 'PICKWICK' ACTED--FISHING FOR ALBATROSS--DISSECTION AND DIVISION OF THE BIRD--WHALES--STRONG GALE--SMASH IN THE CABIN--SHIPPING A GREEN SEA--THE SEA BIRDS IN OUR WAKE--THE CROZET ISLANDS.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading The best and newest sails are bent; the old and worn ones are sent below.