Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

(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 "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Commander Passford was already examining the distant sail with his glass, as were all the officers who were not otherwise occupied.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

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

From this reading Commander Passford was already examining the distant sail with his glass, as were all the officers who were not otherwise occupied.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

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From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

an occurrence of something

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

put or send forth

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Commander Passford was already examining the distant sail with his glass, as were all the officers who were not otherwise occupied.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

intentionally conceived

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

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

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

having made preparations

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Commander Passford was already examining the distant sail with his glass, as were all the officers who were not otherwise occupied.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Commander Passford was already examining the distant sail with his glass, as were all the officers who were not otherwise occupied.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Commander Passford was already examining the distant sail with his glass, as were all the officers who were not otherwise occupied.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

praise vociferously

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

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

From this reading Commander Passford was already examining the distant sail with his glass, as were all the officers who were not otherwise occupied.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Commander Passford was already examining the distant sail with his glass, as were all the officers who were not otherwise occupied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Commander Passford was already examining the distant sail with his glass, as were all the officers who were not otherwise occupied.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Commander Passford was already examining the distant sail with his glass, as were all the officers who were not otherwise occupied.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

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From this reading Commander Passford was already examining the distant sail with his glass, as were all the officers who were not otherwise occupied.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

obtain or seize by violence

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

the work of a sailor

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

term of address for a man

From this reading "On the starboard, sir."

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading "On the starboard, sir."

happening unexpectedly

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

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

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There were fog banks in that direction; and the craft might have suddenly loomed up out of them, though this did not appear to have been the case.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

forceful exertion

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

toward the west

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

which person or people

From this reading "Where away?" returned Mr. Baskirk; though it was a superfluous question, for all on the deck who cast their eyes to the westward could see the sail.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.

but in spite of that

From this reading ANOTHER SAILING CONTEST INAUGURATED Although the Raven had not yet been disposed of, the ship's company were immediately interested in the vessel which the lookout had tardily announced; and the vigor with which he had given the hail to the deck indicated that he was conscious of the defect.