Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

having companions or an escort

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

later than; following

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

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

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

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

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

a town in northwestern Washington on a bay near the Canadian border

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

a job in an organization

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

confined by bonds

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

a telegram sent abroad

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

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

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

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From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

carefully weighed

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

the peninsula and island in the Philippines where Japanese forces besieged American forces in World War II; United States forces surrendered in 1942 and recaptured the area in 1945

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

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

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

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

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

having lost your job

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

a social unit living together

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

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

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

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

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

many times at short intervals

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

usually; as a rule

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

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

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers)

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

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

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

a plant fiber

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

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

From this reading His wife, however, was not with him on the return voyage.

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

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His wife, however, was not with him on the return voyage.

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

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

used to form the superlative

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His wife, however, was not with him on the return voyage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

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

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

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

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

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

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

plural of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

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

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

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

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

get by special effort

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

being six more than sixty

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

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

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

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

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

past form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

coming next after the twenty-third in position

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

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

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

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

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

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

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

at the time that

From this reading Following a family conference, it was decided that Florry should return home on the mail steamer--which action Cappy Ricks considered most significant when Matt apprised him of it by cable, but failed to state a reason.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street was to the effect that whenever Cappy Ricks girded up his loins and went after something he generally got it.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Matt made the run down in sixty-six days, a smart passage, waited a week in Manila Bay before he could secure a berth and commence discharging, discharged in a week, loaded a cargo of hemp, with a deckload of hardwood logs, and was ready for the return trip to San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, on which day he towed out past Corregidor.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His wife, however, was not with him on the return voyage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading His scheme to get Matt Peasley to sea for one voyage, accompanied by Florry, worked as smoothly as a piston; and on the fifteenth of January the Peasleys went aboard the _Retriever_ at Bellingham and towed out, bound for Manila with a cargo of fir lumber.