Chapter IX

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

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

(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 They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

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

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

past form of “average” — amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

island country in the Atlantic to the east of Florida and Cuba; a popular winter resort

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

past form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

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

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

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

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

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

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

dearly loved

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading He was distinctly idling.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

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

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

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

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

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

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

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

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

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

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

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From this reading GROUND-BAIT.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

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

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

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

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

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

From this reading He was distinctly idling.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

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

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

having no employment

From this reading He was distinctly idling.

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

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

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

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

small in range or scope

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

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

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

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

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

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

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

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

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

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

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

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

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

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

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

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

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

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

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

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

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

a large number or amount

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In a canvas chair on the bridge deck under the lee of the fiddley sat Patrick Onslow, with a pipe between his teeth and Pierre Loti’s “Fantôme d’Orient” in his lap.

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

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

under normal conditions

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

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

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

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

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

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

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading For reasons, the _Port Edes_ took the “North about” course; that is, she headed across south of the Banks of Newfoundland nearly to Cape Hatteras, and then braved the three-knot current of the Gulf Stream by passing down the Florida Channel on the western side of the Bahamas.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had carried good weather with them—light head breezes or calms—all the way; and, although coals were dear and the day’s outlay was limited to twenty-eight tons by order, the steamer usually averaged ten and a half knots, despite the unskilfulness of the engine-room staff.