used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
(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 All hands were ordered to shorten sail, no easy task in the fury of a gale.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
in addition
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
lacking funds
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
a person who is in charge
From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading All hands were ordered to shorten sail, no easy task in the fury of a gale.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
foremastnoun
the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading All hands were ordered to shorten sail, no easy task in the fury of a gale.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading All hands were ordered to shorten sail, no easy task in the fury of a gale.
GEMSnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading All hands were ordered to shorten sail, no easy task in the fury of a gale.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
Hartog
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From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All hands were ordered to shorten sail, no easy task in the fury of a gale.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
kelpnounUS /kelp/
large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
lifelinesnounUS /ˈlaɪflaɪnz/
plural of “lifeline” — a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
the force of workers available
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
a particular point in time
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
not any; not one
From this reading All hands were ordered to shorten sail, no easy task in the fury of a gale.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading All hands were ordered to shorten sail, no easy task in the fury of a gale.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
go across or through
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
rollersnounUS /ˈroʊlərz/
plural of “roller” — a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading All hands were ordered to shorten sail, no easy task in the fury of a gale.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
shortenverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtən/
make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
From this reading All hands were ordered to shorten sail, no easy task in the fury of a gale.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
having a supporting base
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
swampingverbUS /ˈswɑːmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “swamp” — drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading All hands were ordered to shorten sail, no easy task in the fury of a gale.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All hands were ordered to shorten sail, no easy task in the fury of a gale.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The sea ran so high, often breaking over the bows and swamping the decks, that I ordered the men to attach themselves by lifelines to the foremast, and I also secured myself in the same way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All hands were ordered to shorten sail, no easy task in the fury of a gale.
at the time that
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As chief officer I took command in the fore part of the vessel, while Hartog issued his orders aft.
belonging to which person
From this reading As sometimes happens at sea in the heart of a storm, a succession of rollers followed each other, making it impossible to do more than hang on until they pass, and during one of these intervals I observed Van Luck, whose presence I had forgotten in the hurry of the moment, standing by the foremast with a knife in his hand.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE ISLAND OF GEMS For some weeks after getting free from the kelp we experienced fine weather, with favourable winds and a smooth sea, when, almost without warning, a storm broke upon us with hurricane force.
