Chapter IX

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

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading And then a change took place, a change in the weather that made, as the Scriptures say, “all faces gather blackness.”

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

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

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

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading And then a change took place, a change in the weather that made, as the Scriptures say, “all faces gather blackness.”

a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

terminate

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading And then a change took place, a change in the weather that made, as the Scriptures say, “all faces gather blackness.”

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

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

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

the act of departing

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

apart from; not including

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

to an exceptional degree

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading And then a change took place, a change in the weather that made, as the Scriptures say, “all faces gather blackness.”

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

assemble or get together

From this reading And then a change took place, a change in the weather that made, as the Scriptures say, “all faces gather blackness.”

the act of departing

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Such a necessity is now at hand.

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

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

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

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

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

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

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

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

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

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

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

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

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

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

immediately past

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

for more time

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

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 But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

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

From this reading Such a necessity is now at hand.

third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And then a change took place, a change in the weather that made, as the Scriptures say, “all faces gather blackness.”

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

with regret (used in polite formulas)

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

express in words

From this reading And then a change took place, a change in the weather that made, as the Scriptures say, “all faces gather blackness.”

plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading And then a change took place, a change in the weather that made, as the Scriptures say, “all faces gather blackness.”

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

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

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

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such a necessity is now at hand.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

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

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

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

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

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

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading And then a change took place, a change in the weather that made, as the Scriptures say, “all faces gather blackness.”

up to a particular time

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

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

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading And then a change took place, a change in the weather that made, as the Scriptures say, “all faces gather blackness.”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

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

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

at the time that

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE TESTING OF A MAN Very regretfully I notice how the recital of Frank’s career has drawn me on to longer and longer chapters, until I hardly know where to draw the line.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I have said that the elements seemed to favour the departure of the _Sealark_, and the elevation of Hansen to the position of bo’sun, or foreman of the crew, made Frank feel that things were going exceptionally well with him, and that this voyage was indeed a great improvement upon the last one.

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

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But then at sea, you know, as a rule day succeeds day and work flows on so steadily that, except when some sudden catastrophe occurs, the necessity for a break in the narrative is not evident.