Chapter I

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From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

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

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

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From this reading As Mike said, “Phwhat’s the use av talkin’ if yez don’t be afther arguin’?

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Shure an’ if yez agrees there’s not a bit more to be said.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Shure an’ if yez agrees there’s not a bit more to be said.”

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

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

any thing at all

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

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From this reading As Mike said, “Phwhat’s the use av talkin’ if yez don’t be afther arguin’?

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

From this reading As Mike said, “Phwhat’s the use av talkin’ if yez don’t be afther arguin’?

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE DEEP SEA HUNTERS,” “THE RADIO DETECTIVES,” “THE BOOK OF THE MOTOR BOAT,” ETC.

the eleventh month of the civil year; the fifth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in July and August)

From this reading As Mike said, “Phwhat’s the use av talkin’ if yez don’t be afther arguin’?

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As Mike said, “Phwhat’s the use av talkin’ if yez don’t be afther arguin’?

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Shure an’ if yez agrees there’s not a bit more to be said.”

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE DEEP SEA HUNTERS,” “THE RADIO DETECTIVES,” “THE BOOK OF THE MOTOR BOAT,” ETC.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE DEEP SEA HUNTERS,” “THE RADIO DETECTIVES,” “THE BOOK OF THE MOTOR BOAT,” ETC.

a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

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From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

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

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE DEEP SEA HUNTERS,” “THE RADIO DETECTIVES,” “THE BOOK OF THE MOTOR BOAT,” ETC.

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE DEEP SEA HUNTERS,” “THE RADIO DETECTIVES,” “THE BOOK OF THE MOTOR BOAT,” ETC.

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From this reading As Mike said, “Phwhat’s the use av talkin’ if yez don’t be afther arguin’?

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE DEEP SEA HUNTERS,” “THE RADIO DETECTIVES,” “THE BOOK OF THE MOTOR BOAT,” ETC.

at any time

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

with resolute determination

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

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

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

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

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

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

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE DEEP SEA HUNTERS,” “THE RADIO DETECTIVES,” “THE BOOK OF THE MOTOR BOAT,” ETC.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As Mike said, “Phwhat’s the use av talkin’ if yez don’t be afther arguin’?

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

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

not capable of being separated

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

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

From this reading Shure an’ if yez agrees there’s not a bit more to be said.”

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE DEEP SEA HUNTERS,” “THE RADIO DETECTIVES,” “THE BOOK OF THE MOTOR BOAT,” ETC.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Shure an’ if yez agrees there’s not a bit more to be said.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE DEEP SEA HUNTERS,” “THE RADIO DETECTIVES,” “THE BOOK OF THE MOTOR BOAT,” ETC.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

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From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

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

From this reading As Mike said, “Phwhat’s the use av talkin’ if yez don’t be afther arguin’?

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

medium for communication

From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE DEEP SEA HUNTERS,” “THE RADIO DETECTIVES,” “THE BOOK OF THE MOTOR BOAT,” ETC.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As Mike said, “Phwhat’s the use av talkin’ if yez don’t be afther arguin’?

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE DEEP SEA HUNTERS,” “THE RADIO DETECTIVES,” “THE BOOK OF THE MOTOR BOAT,” ETC.

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

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

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From this reading Shure an’ if yez agrees there’s not a bit more to be said.”

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

in a stiff manner

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

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From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

short and blunt

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

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From this reading As Mike said, “Phwhat’s the use av talkin’ if yez don’t be afther arguin’?

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE DEEP SEA HUNTERS,” “THE RADIO DETECTIVES,” “THE BOOK OF THE MOTOR BOAT,” ETC.

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From this reading Shure an’ if yez agrees there’s not a bit more to be said.”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

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

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

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

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

the act of using

From this reading As Mike said, “Phwhat’s the use av talkin’ if yez don’t be afther arguin’?

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

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

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

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Old Cap’n Pem was seated on the stringpiece of the wharf, his short black pipe gripped firmly in his mouth, and his wooden leg stretched stiffly before him like the stubby bowsprit of a coasting sloop.

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

From this reading Beside him was his crony, Mike, another wooden-legged old mariner, for since a cruise the two had made to the Antarctic on the bark _Hector_, they had become inseparable companions.[1] Although they were fast friends, they were ever chaffing each other and made it a point never to agree upon anything.

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

From this reading As Mike said, “Phwhat’s the use av talkin’ if yez don’t be afther arguin’?