Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

although

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Mr. McGuffey was already seated and disposing of his meal when Mr. Gibney entered.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

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

From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

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

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Neils at the same time took the course from Mr. Gibney and relieved the latter at the wheel.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

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

From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

along or following a coast

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Neils at the same time took the course from Mr. Gibney and relieved the latter at the wheel.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading Mr. McGuffey was already seated and disposing of his meal when Mr. Gibney entered.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

a boy or man

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Neils at the same time took the course from Mr. Gibney and relieved the latter at the wheel.

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

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

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

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

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

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

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

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

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

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

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

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

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

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

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

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

set down according to a plan

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

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

From this reading Neils at the same time took the course from Mr. Gibney and relieved the latter at the wheel.

the state of being legally obliged and responsible

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

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

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

United States educator who compiled the McGuffey Eclectic Readers (1800-1873)

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

disregarded

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

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

From this reading Neils at the same time took the course from Mr. Gibney and relieved the latter at the wheel.

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

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

compensate for or counterbalance

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

being or affecting only a part; not total

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

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

From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Neils at the same time took the course from Mr. Gibney and relieved the latter at the wheel.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Neils at the same time took the course from Mr. Gibney and relieved the latter at the wheel.

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From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Mr. McGuffey was already seated and disposing of his meal when Mr. Gibney entered.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

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

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

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From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

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

From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

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

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Neils at the same time took the course from Mr. Gibney and relieved the latter at the wheel.

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

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Neils at the same time took the course from Mr. Gibney and relieved the latter at the wheel.

a source of difficulty

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Scraggs then prepared a similar meal for Mr. Gibney and McGuffey, set it in the oven to keep warm, and descended to the engine room to relieve McGuffey for dinner.

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

From this reading Mr. McGuffey was already seated and disposing of his meal when Mr. Gibney entered.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Neils at the same time took the course from Mr. Gibney and relieved the latter at the wheel.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. McGuffey was already seated and disposing of his meal when Mr. Gibney entered.

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

From this reading Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham and eggs, coffee and bread which the skipper prepared.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading By this time, darkness had descended upon the world, and the _Maggie_ had entered the fog; following her custom she proceeded in absolute silence, although as a partial offset to the extreme liability to collision with other coastwise craft, due to the non-whistling rule aboard the _Maggie_, Mr. Gibney had laid a course half a mile inside the usual steamer lanes, albeit due to his overwhelming desire for peace he had neglected to inform his owner of this; the honest fellow proceeded upon the hypothesis that what people do not know is not apt to trouble them.