Chapter XIV

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

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

a port and fashionable resort city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico; known for beaches and water sports (including cliff diving)

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

in addition

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

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

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

expected hopefully

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

any thing at all

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

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

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

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From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading CALIFORNIA IN EARLY TIMES.

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

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

-ing form of “deplete” — use up (resources or materials)

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading CALIFORNIA IN EARLY TIMES.

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

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

divisible by two

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

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

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

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

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

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

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

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

From this reading CALIFORNIA IN EARLY TIMES.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We made two prizes on the way.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

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

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

come into possession of

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

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

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading We made two prizes on the way.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

possessing material wealth

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

a large beer glass

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

the male reproductive cell; the male gamete

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

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

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

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

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading CALIFORNIA IN EARLY TIMES.

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

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

capable of being borne or endured

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading We made two prizes on the way.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

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

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We made two prizes on the way.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had succeeded much better than we had anticipated in making our own repairs, so that our object in making for the port of Santa Barbara was more to obtain fresh water and provisions than anything else.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.

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

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales

From this reading One of them was a British brig from the Columbia River of tolerable value; the other was a rich whaler from Acapulco, on her way to the northern whale-fields, but already half-full of excellent sperm; and we also captured a schooner, but as she had nothing in her hold but ballast we permitted her to pursue the even tenor of her way--not thinking her of sufficient value to warrant our depleting our company by another prize-crew.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Our passage to this little port was attended by some rough weather, but on the whole we had not much to complain of throughout our entire Pacific Ocean experience.