Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading After a pretty broad hint to this effect, the John, and all that was in her, were abandoned to their fate.

later than; following

From this reading After a pretty broad hint to this effect, the John, and all that was in her, were abandoned to their fate.

(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 a pretty broad hint to this effect, the John, and all that was in her, were abandoned to their fate.

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

From this reading “The yesty waves Confound and swallow navigation up.”

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

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

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

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

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

in bodily form

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading After a pretty broad hint to this effect, the John, and all that was in her, were abandoned to their fate.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading _Macbeth._ Poor Captain Robbins!

of or relating to communication

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

From this reading “The yesty waves Confound and swallow navigation up.”

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

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

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

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

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

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From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

having made preparations

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading After a pretty broad hint to this effect, the John, and all that was in her, were abandoned to their fate.

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From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading After a pretty broad hint to this effect, the John, and all that was in her, were abandoned to their fate.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

of the highest quality

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

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

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

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

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

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

From this reading After a pretty broad hint to this effect, the John, and all that was in her, were abandoned to their fate.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading After a pretty broad hint to this effect, the John, and all that was in her, were abandoned to their fate.

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

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

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

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

a large sailing ship that was engaged in the British trade with India

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

not capable of being separated

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading After a pretty broad hint to this effect, the John, and all that was in her, were abandoned to their fate.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

something that is lost

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

king of Scotland (died in 1057)

From this reading _Macbeth._ Poor Captain Robbins!

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

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

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading “The yesty waves Confound and swallow navigation up.”

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

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

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading _Macbeth._ Poor Captain Robbins!

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading After a pretty broad hint to this effect, the John, and all that was in her, were abandoned to their fate.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

United States choreographer who brought human emotion to classical ballet and spirited reality to Broadway musicals (1918-1998)

From this reading _Macbeth._ Poor Captain Robbins!

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

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From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

transport commercially

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

in the near future

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading “The yesty waves Confound and swallow navigation up.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

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

From this reading “The yesty waves Confound and swallow navigation up.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After a pretty broad hint to this effect, the John, and all that was in her, were abandoned to their fate.

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

From this reading After a pretty broad hint to this effect, the John, and all that was in her, were abandoned to their fate.

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

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

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

From this reading “The yesty waves Confound and swallow navigation up.”

under normal conditions

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

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

From this reading No sooner did he regain his bodily strength, than he began to endure the pain of mind that was inseparable from the loss of his ship.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading “The yesty waves Confound and swallow navigation up.”

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

From this reading After a pretty broad hint to this effect, the John, and all that was in her, were abandoned to their fate.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

which person or people

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

someone who demolishes or dismantles buildings as a job

From this reading Marble, who, now that he had fallen to the humbler condition of a second-mate, was more than usually disposed to be communicative with me, gave me to understand that our old superior had at first sounded Captain Digges on the subject of proceeding to the wreck, in order to ascertain what could be saved; but the latter had soon convinced him that a first-rate Philadelphia Indiaman had something else to do besides turning wrecker.

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From this reading “The yesty waves Confound and swallow navigation up.”