Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

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

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

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

From this reading The interim had fashioned a new Martin Blake.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

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

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

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

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

being in a state of proper equilibrium

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

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

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He completed furling the sail.

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

planned and made or fashioned artistically

From this reading The interim had fashioned a new Martin Blake.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

start firing a weapon

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

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

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

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

From this reading He completed furling the sail.

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

From this reading The interim had fashioned a new Martin Blake.

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

From this reading He completed furling the sail.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading The interim had fashioned a new Martin Blake.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The interim had fashioned a new Martin Blake.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

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

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading He completed furling the sail.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

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

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

make high-pitched, whiney noises

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

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

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

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

From this reading THE PASSAGE It was the night of April 29, 1915, that Martin Blake, clerk, sat at the _Cohasset’s_ cabin table and heard the tale of Fire Mountain.

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

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

make whistling sounds

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

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

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

which person or people

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

either end of the yard of a square-rigged ship

From this reading It was on the morning of July 6, 1915, that Martin Blake, seaman, bent over the _Cohasset’s_ foreroyal yardarm and fisted the canvas, with the shrill whistle of the squall in his ears.

time long past

From this reading In the bronzed and active figure, dungaree clad, sheath-knife on hip, who so casually balanced himself on the swaying foot-rope, there was little in common, so far as outward appearance went, with the dapper, white-faced clerk of yore.