Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

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

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

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

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

functioning in a supporting capacity

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

confined by bonds

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

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From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

a loud resonant repeating noise

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

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

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

plural of “cruise” — an ocean trip taken for pleasure

From this reading IN WHICH THE "YANKEE" CRUISES FOR PRIZES.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH THE "YANKEE" CRUISES FOR PRIZES.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

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

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

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

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE "YANKEE" CRUISES FOR PRIZES.

being deepest within the self

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

the force of workers available

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

occurring from time to time

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

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

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading IN WHICH THE "YANKEE" CRUISES FOR PRIZES.

a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

except for; apart from

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

transport commercially

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE "YANKEE" CRUISES FOR PRIZES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

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

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

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From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The ship was quiet, save for the faint chug-chug of the propeller under the stern and the occasional clang of a shovel in the fire room deep down in the innermost reaches of the ship.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

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

From this reading It was evening, the evening of the day on which the "Yankee" sailed from Tompkinsville bound out on her maiden cruise as an auxiliary ship of war.

look attentively

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

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

From this reading The crew had shaken into its place, and the men of the watch on deck were commencing to appreciate their responsibilities.

at the time that

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE "YANKEE" CRUISES FOR PRIZES.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The afternoon had passed without event, save that which attacks the amateur sailor when he first feels the heaving swell of old ocean.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading IN WHICH THE "YANKEE" CRUISES FOR PRIZES.