Chapter IV

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

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

(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 If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

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

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

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

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

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

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

completely unclothed

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

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

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

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

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

a sudden sharp noise

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

divisible by two

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

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

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

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

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

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

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

the state of being honored

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

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

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

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

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

plural of “lubber” — an awkward stupid person

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

occurring by chance

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

the force of workers available

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

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

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

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

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

and nothing more

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

above and across; more than

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

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

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

by chance

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

with speed

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

precisely, exactly

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

uttered with a trill

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

transport commercially

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

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

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

full of spirit and vitality

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

shedding tears

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

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

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

plural of “tile” — a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

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

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

the mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rig

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

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

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It came hallooing over the Atlantic Ocean, and every ship it met had to do honour to it on the spot, by furling sails, or even laying to under bare poles.

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

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

in a vindictive, revengeful manner

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

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

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

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

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

in or at the place that

From this reading The gale came tearing up Channel, and roaring across the Irish Sea, and lucky indeed were those ships that managed to put back and get safely into harbour, where the storm could only scream vindictively through the empty rigging.

a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six

From this reading The gale went raging over towns and cities, doing rare damage among stalks and spires, ripping and rolling lead off roofs, and tossing the tiles about as one deals cards at whist.

which person or people

From this reading If these sails were quickly taken in by men who moved in a pretty and sprightly fashion, all right--the gale went on.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But if lubbers went to work aloft, or the wheel was badly handled--then "Pah!" the wind would cry, "_I'll_ shorten sail for you," and away would go the sails in ribbons, cracking like half a million cart-whips, and perhaps a stick at the same time, a topmast or yard, and if a man or two were lost, the wind took neither blame nor further notice.