Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

(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 The short splice is very bulging, but it can be made quickly and is employed in all cases where the rope does not pass through blocks.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When joining running rigging a long splice is always employed, as it does not increase the diameter of the rope, and when neatly made cannot easily be detected.

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

From this reading There are three kinds of splices in general use—namely, the long, the short, and the eye-splice.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading MARLINE-SPIKE SEAMANSHIP Ropes may be joined to one another either by knotting or by splicing.

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

From this reading There are three kinds of splices in general use—namely, the long, the short, and the eye-splice.

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

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

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

From this reading MARLINE-SPIKE SEAMANSHIP Ropes may be joined to one another either by knotting or by splicing.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading The short splice is very bulging, but it can be made quickly and is employed in all cases where the rope does not pass through blocks.

curving or bulging outward

From this reading The short splice is very bulging, but it can be made quickly and is employed in all cases where the rope does not pass through blocks.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The short splice is very bulging, but it can be made quickly and is employed in all cases where the rope does not pass through blocks.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MARLINE-SPIKE SEAMANSHIP Ropes may be joined to one another either by knotting or by splicing.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The short splice is very bulging, but it can be made quickly and is employed in all cases where the rope does not pass through blocks.

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From this reading When joining running rigging a long splice is always employed, as it does not increase the diameter of the rope, and when neatly made cannot easily be detected.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The short splice is very bulging, but it can be made quickly and is employed in all cases where the rope does not pass through blocks.

perceived or discerned

From this reading When joining running rigging a long splice is always employed, as it does not increase the diameter of the rope, and when neatly made cannot easily be detected.

the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference

From this reading When joining running rigging a long splice is always employed, as it does not increase the diameter of the rope, and when neatly made cannot easily be detected.

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

From this reading When joining running rigging a long splice is always employed, as it does not increase the diameter of the rope, and when neatly made cannot easily be detected.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading When joining running rigging a long splice is always employed, as it does not increase the diameter of the rope, and when neatly made cannot easily be detected.

one or the other of two

From this reading MARLINE-SPIKE SEAMANSHIP Ropes may be joined to one another either by knotting or by splicing.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading When joining running rigging a long splice is always employed, as it does not increase the diameter of the rope, and when neatly made cannot easily be detected.

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From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

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From this reading There are three kinds of splices in general use—namely, the long, the short, and the eye-splice.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There are three kinds of splices in general use—namely, the long, the short, and the eye-splice.

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From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

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

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

a quantity that is added

From this reading When joining running rigging a long splice is always employed, as it does not increase the diameter of the rope, and when neatly made cannot easily be detected.

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

From this reading When joining running rigging a long splice is always employed, as it does not increase the diameter of the rope, and when neatly made cannot easily be detected.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading MARLINE-SPIKE SEAMANSHIP Ropes may be joined to one another either by knotting or by splicing.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading When joining running rigging a long splice is always employed, as it does not increase the diameter of the rope, and when neatly made cannot easily be detected.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There are three kinds of splices in general use—namely, the long, the short, and the eye-splice.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

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From this reading MARLINE-SPIKE SEAMANSHIP Ropes may be joined to one another either by knotting or by splicing.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There are three kinds of splices in general use—namely, the long, the short, and the eye-splice.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When joining running rigging a long splice is always employed, as it does not increase the diameter of the rope, and when neatly made cannot easily be detected.

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From this reading MARLINE-SPIKE SEAMANSHIP Ropes may be joined to one another either by knotting or by splicing.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading MARLINE-SPIKE SEAMANSHIP Ropes may be joined to one another either by knotting or by splicing.

as follows

From this reading There are three kinds of splices in general use—namely, the long, the short, and the eye-splice.

with neatness

From this reading When joining running rigging a long splice is always employed, as it does not increase the diameter of the rope, and when neatly made cannot easily be detected.

absolutely essential

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When joining running rigging a long splice is always employed, as it does not increase the diameter of the rope, and when neatly made cannot easily be detected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MARLINE-SPIKE SEAMANSHIP Ropes may be joined to one another either by knotting or by splicing.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MARLINE-SPIKE SEAMANSHIP Ropes may be joined to one another either by knotting or by splicing.

go across or through

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

with speed

From this reading The short splice is very bulging, but it can be made quickly and is employed in all cases where the rope does not pass through blocks.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

cause to become

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

a strong line

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading MARLINE-SPIKE SEAMANSHIP Ropes may be joined to one another either by knotting or by splicing.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

skill in sailing

From this reading MARLINE-SPIKE SEAMANSHIP Ropes may be joined to one another either by knotting or by splicing.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

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

From this reading There are three kinds of splices in general use—namely, the long, the short, and the eye-splice.

join the ends of

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

plural of “splice” — a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together

From this reading There are three kinds of splices in general use—namely, the long, the short, and the eye-splice.

a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together

From this reading MARLINE-SPIKE SEAMANSHIP Ropes may be joined to one another either by knotting or by splicing.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

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

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are three kinds of splices in general use—namely, the long, the short, and the eye-splice.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There are three kinds of splices in general use—namely, the long, the short, and the eye-splice.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

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

From this reading MARLINE-SPIKE SEAMANSHIP Ropes may be joined to one another either by knotting or by splicing.

the act of using

From this reading There are three kinds of splices in general use—namely, the long, the short, and the eye-splice.

precisely as stated

From this reading The short splice is very bulging, but it can be made quickly and is employed in all cases where the rope does not pass through blocks.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

at the time that

From this reading When joining running rigging a long splice is always employed, as it does not increase the diameter of the rope, and when neatly made cannot easily be detected.

in or at the place that

From this reading The short splice is very bulging, but it can be made quickly and is employed in all cases where the rope does not pass through blocks.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.

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

From this reading If the rope belongs to the running rigging (such as halyards, sheets, etc.) of the vessel, it will be necessary to put a splice in it, as a knot would refuse to render (pass) through the swallow (opening) in the block.