Chapter XX

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

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

later than; following

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

anew

From this reading The head-yards were filled again, and as if anxious to leave that portion of the sea as far as possible astern, we hauled up for the Cape.

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

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

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

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

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From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The head-yards were filled again, and as if anxious to leave that portion of the sea as far as possible astern, we hauled up for the Cape.

works for an expert to learn a trade

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

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

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

stern foremost or backward

From this reading The head-yards were filled again, and as if anxious to leave that portion of the sea as far as possible astern, we hauled up for the Cape.

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

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

any strong feeling

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

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From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The head-yards were filled again, and as if anxious to leave that portion of the sea as far as possible astern, we hauled up for the Cape.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The head-yards were filled again, and as if anxious to leave that portion of the sea as far as possible astern, we hauled up for the Cape.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

a small natural hill

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily

From this reading The head-yards were filled again, and as if anxious to leave that portion of the sea as far as possible astern, we hauled up for the Cape.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

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

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

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From this reading The head-yards were filled again, and as if anxious to leave that portion of the sea as far as possible astern, we hauled up for the Cape.

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

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

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

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

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

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The head-yards were filled again, and as if anxious to leave that portion of the sea as far as possible astern, we hauled up for the Cape.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

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

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

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From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

immediately past

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

go away from a place

From this reading The head-yards were filled again, and as if anxious to leave that portion of the sea as far as possible astern, we hauled up for the Cape.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

the light of the Moon

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The head-yards were filled again, and as if anxious to leave that portion of the sea as far as possible astern, we hauled up for the Cape.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The head-yards were filled again, and as if anxious to leave that portion of the sea as far as possible astern, we hauled up for the Cape.

relieve from

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

a maker of sails

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

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

From this reading The head-yards were filled again, and as if anxious to leave that portion of the sea as far as possible astern, we hauled up for the Cape.

fastened with stitches

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

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

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

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From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The head-yards were filled again, and as if anxious to leave that portion of the sea as far as possible astern, we hauled up for the Cape.

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

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT.

bound or secured closely

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

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

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

male cat

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

someone who torments

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

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

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

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

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

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

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

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

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

plural of “weight” — the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

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

From this reading The head-yards were filled again, and as if anxious to leave that portion of the sea as far as possible astern, we hauled up for the Cape.

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

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

during the time that

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

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

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

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

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She was hove in the wind, while in the moonlight, about two hours after the exciting scene which closes the last chapter, we committed to the deep the body of Antonio's last victim, the poor apprentice, whom the sailmaker sewed up in his hammock, to which, being without shot or other suitable weights, we tied a sack of coals to sink the corpse.

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

From this reading An emotion of mingled freedom and satisfaction possessed the whole crew on being rid of our tormentor, and Lambourne now took charge of the brig, which he was perfectly able to handle and work, though ignorant of navigation as a science, and having but a vague idea of the course to steer for the Cape of Good Hope.

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

From this reading Tom Lambourne ordered every stitch of canvas that the spars would hold, to be spread upon the _Eugenie_, that she might, as he said, "walk through the water in her own style."