used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
(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 It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not say that he feared any interference on the part of such vessels if any were near.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
BELGRAVE
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From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Scott went to his place in the bow, taking the glass with him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not say that he feared any interference on the part of such vessels if any were near.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
being one more than seven
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
being one more than ten
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He did not say that he feared any interference on the part of such vessels if any were near.
Felix
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From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Scott went to his place in the bow, taking the glass with him.
the act of departing
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not say that he feared any interference on the part of such vessels if any were near.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scott went to his place in the bow, taking the glass with him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
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 LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He did not say that he feared any interference on the part of such vessels if any were near.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading He did not say that he feared any interference on the part of such vessels if any were near.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
Maud
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From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
MISGIVINGSnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
Morris'snounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsɪz/
possessive form of “morris” — United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He did not say that he feared any interference on the part of such vessels if any were near.
not any; not one
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
northeasterlyadjectiveUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːstərli/
coming from the northeast
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not say that he feared any interference on the part of such vessels if any were near.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He did not say that he feared any interference on the part of such vessels if any were near.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He did not say that he feared any interference on the part of such vessels if any were near.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Scott went to his place in the bow, taking the glass with him.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
express in words
From this reading He did not say that he feared any interference on the part of such vessels if any were near.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
spy-glass
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From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He did not say that he feared any interference on the part of such vessels if any were near.
carry out
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Scott went to his place in the bow, taking the glass with him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very democratic routine that prevailed on board of the little steamer; for the captain was no bigger man than the two seamen before the mast, and was obliged to take his turn on the lookout; but the arrangement had been made by the boys, all had agreed to it, and no one could complain.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading He did not say that he feared any interference on the part of such vessels if any were near.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
look attentively
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Scott went to his place in the bow, taking the glass with him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading At eleven o'clock it was time for Felix to take his trick at the wheel; Morris's watch, consisting of himself and Louis, were off duty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading LOUIS BELGRAVE HAS SOME MISGIVINGS Captain Scott had evidently visited the hurricane deck with the spy-glass for the purpose of scanning the sea within eight or ten miles of the Maud, as his report was that no steamers going in a northeasterly direction were in sight.
