Chapter XVI

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

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

later than; following

From this reading After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

(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 After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

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

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

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

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

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

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

exhale hard

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

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

From this reading After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

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

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

divisible by two

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

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

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

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

From this reading After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

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

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

not in action or at work

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

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

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

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

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

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

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

on one occasion

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

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 After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

fabric from which bed sheets are made

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After the heat of the day had passed Bob proposed that all the brig's lower sails should be set; adding, in conclusion:

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

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

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

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

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

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

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

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

in the direction of

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

past form of “trick” — deceive somebody

From this reading TRICKED.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

up to a particular time

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

be driven or carried along, as by the air

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

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

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

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

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

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

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

at the time that

From this reading When the conspirators came on deck, and before they finished smoking, the boys cleaned the cabin, ate their own dinner in the galley, and were at liberty to remain idle until it should be time to prepare supper.

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

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "'Cordin' to my way of thinkin', there's goin' to be a decent kind of a breeze about sunset, an' if we're ready for it jes' so much time will be saved in leavin' this place."

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The three strangers appeared even more eager than he to see the brig under canvas once more, and all hands turned to with a will, pulling, hoisting, and sheeting home as if the wind which was to waft them toward the United States had already begun to blow.