Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

in the past

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

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

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

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

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

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

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

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

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

having a belly; often used in combination

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

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

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

confined by bonds

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

the act of buying

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

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

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

a person who is in charge

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

travel along a zigzag path

From this reading On board, as saloon passenger, was a Mr Milburn, a socialistic crank of the theorist school.

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

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

being one more than seven

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

an opposing military force

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

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

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

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

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

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

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

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 The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

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 A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

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

From this reading On board, as saloon passenger, was a Mr Milburn, a socialistic crank of the theorist school.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On board, as saloon passenger, was a Mr Milburn, a socialistic crank of the theorist school.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On board, as saloon passenger, was a Mr Milburn, a socialistic crank of the theorist school.

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

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading On board, as saloon passenger, was a Mr Milburn, a socialistic crank of the theorist school.

obscene terms for feces

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

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 A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading On board, as saloon passenger, was a Mr Milburn, a socialistic crank of the theorist school.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

an educational institution

From this reading On board, as saloon passenger, was a Mr Milburn, a socialistic crank of the theorist school.

a large beer glass

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

the act of searching for something

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

a political advocate of socialism

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

advocating or following the socialist principles

From this reading On board, as saloon passenger, was a Mr Milburn, a socialistic crank of the theorist school.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

having been made square

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

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

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

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

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

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

From this reading A Deck-hand on Board the _Eldorado_—A Socialist—A Fo’c’sle Fight—Buying an Island—Apemama—King Tembinok—The _Eldorado_ sails—Tembinok’s Palace—Seeking the Enemy—The captured Chief—The Hurricane IN Sydney long ago I shipped as deck-hand on board the _Eldorado_, a schooner bound for Fiji and the Gilbert Groups.

someone who theorizes (especially in science or art)

From this reading On board, as saloon passenger, was a Mr Milburn, a socialistic crank of the theorist school.

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

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

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

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

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

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

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

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was aboard on the outlook for an island which he could buy and which would suit a socialistic colony, and he had got it into his head that Apemama was a likely spot to start his scheme.

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

From this reading The skipper, a Yankee with long face and billygoat whiskers, was mostly drunk, and would stand on the poop aft, telling Milburn that the King of Apemama was an old pal of his and he knew for a positive fact that he wanted to sell his dominion.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading The first night out we squared the yards; the wind was aft and the canvas bellied out steadily as we dipped along under the stars at a good eight knots.