Chapter XI

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

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

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

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

later than; following

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

given as a task

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In the next berth lay a big Yankee ship, the _Colorado_, of New York, which had come in almost side by side with the _Sealark_.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

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

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

a job in an organization

From this reading In the next berth lay a big Yankee ship, the _Colorado_, of New York, which had come in almost side by side with the _Sealark_.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the next berth lay a big Yankee ship, the _Colorado_, of New York, which had come in almost side by side with the _Sealark_.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the next berth lay a big Yankee ship, the _Colorado_, of New York, which had come in almost side by side with the _Sealark_.

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

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

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

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading In the next berth lay a big Yankee ship, the _Colorado_, of New York, which had come in almost side by side with the _Sealark_.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the next berth lay a big Yankee ship, the _Colorado_, of New York, which had come in almost side by side with the _Sealark_.

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

growing or occurring in many parts of the world

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

plural of “covering” — a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

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

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

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

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

form into a cylinder by rolling

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

in a gradual manner

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

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

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

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

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

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

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

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

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

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

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

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

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

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

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

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

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

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

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the next berth lay a big Yankee ship, the _Colorado_, of New York, which had come in almost side by side with the _Sealark_.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

with fondness; with love

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

a plan for attaining a particular goal

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

the force of workers available

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

and nothing more

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

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

From this reading In the next berth lay a big Yankee ship, the _Colorado_, of New York, which had come in almost side by side with the _Sealark_.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In the next berth lay a big Yankee ship, the _Colorado_, of New York, which had come in almost side by side with the _Sealark_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

according to the clock

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

coated with paint

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

an authoritative rule

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

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

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

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

From this reading In the next berth lay a big Yankee ship, the _Colorado_, of New York, which had come in almost side by side with the _Sealark_.

skill in sailing

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

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

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

transport commercially

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In the next berth lay a big Yankee ship, the _Colorado_, of New York, which had come in almost side by side with the _Sealark_.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

having been made square

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

possessing sweep

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

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From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

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

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

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

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

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

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

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

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

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

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

in the direction of

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

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

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

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

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

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

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

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

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

at the time that

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

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

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

which person or people

From this reading THE IMMUTABLE EAST Under the able guidance of this impassive pagan, who merely waved his hands in the direction in which he wanted the ship to go, she was brought gently to her allotted moorings in the splendid harbour, amid the great crowd of cosmopolitan shipping which is the outward and visible sign of this mighty seaport of the Far East.

belonging to which person

From this reading “Give the sails a harbour furl, men,” shouted Mr. Cope; and lovingly they rolled and patted into regulation shape the great squares of canvas, whose precision of outline when fast owed nothing to painted coverings put on afterwards, but were the hall mark of good seamanship.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

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

From this reading Down went one anchor after another in orthodox style (which beautiful manoeuvre I would like to explain, but dare not for fear of being tedious), the sails were clewed up or hauled down, and the deed was done.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading In the next berth lay a big Yankee ship, the _Colorado_, of New York, which had come in almost side by side with the _Sealark_.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Then the yards were trimmed and squared, the ropes coiled up, the decks swept, and at four o’clock, “That’ll do for to-day, men,” sounded gratefully on the ears of the crew, who sauntered towards the forecastle with the air of men who had earned their reward.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading In the next berth lay a big Yankee ship, the _Colorado_, of New York, which had come in almost side by side with the _Sealark_.