Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

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

From this reading "Come, friends, who plough the sea, A truce to navigation, let's take another station."

at or in the front

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

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

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

(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 August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

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

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Come, friends, who plough the sea, A truce to navigation, let's take another station."

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

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

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

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

make calm or still

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

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From this reading CHEFOO--NAGASAKI EN ROUTE.--JAPAN REVISITED.-- KOBE.--YOKOHAMA.

without doubt or question

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

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

From this reading "Come, friends, who plough the sea, A truce to navigation, let's take another station."

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

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

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

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

half the width of an em

From this reading CHEFOO--NAGASAKI EN ROUTE.--JAPAN REVISITED.-- KOBE.--YOKOHAMA.

past form of “entice” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Come, friends, who plough the sea, A truce to navigation, let's take another station."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

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

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

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

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

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

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

a small island

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

From this reading CHEFOO--NAGASAKI EN ROUTE.--JAPAN REVISITED.-- KOBE.--YOKOHAMA.

a port city in Japan on Osaka Bay in southern Honshu; was damaged by an earthquake in 1995

From this reading CHEFOO--NAGASAKI EN ROUTE.--JAPAN REVISITED.-- KOBE.--YOKOHAMA.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

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

From this reading "Come, friends, who plough the sea, A truce to navigation, let's take another station."

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

a city in southern Japan on Kyushu; a leading port and shipbuilding center; on August 9, 1945 Nagasaki became the second populated area to receive an atomic bomb

From this reading CHEFOO--NAGASAKI EN ROUTE.--JAPAN REVISITED.-- KOBE.--YOKOHAMA.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading "Come, friends, who plough the sea, A truce to navigation, let's take another station."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major

From this reading "Come, friends, who plough the sea, A truce to navigation, let's take another station."

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

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

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

past form of “revisit” — visit again

From this reading CHEFOO--NAGASAKI EN ROUTE.--JAPAN REVISITED.-- KOBE.--YOKOHAMA.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading CHEFOO--NAGASAKI EN ROUTE.--JAPAN REVISITED.-- KOBE.--YOKOHAMA.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

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

From this reading "Come, friends, who plough the sea, A truce to navigation, let's take another station."

plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

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

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

ready to fall asleep

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading "Come, friends, who plough the sea, A truce to navigation, let's take another station."

travel by means of steam power

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

carry out

From this reading "Come, friends, who plough the sea, A truce to navigation, let's take another station."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

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

From this reading "Come, friends, who plough the sea, A truce to navigation, let's take another station."

in or at that place or location

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

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

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

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

From this reading "Come, friends, who plough the sea, A truce to navigation, let's take another station."

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading "Come, friends, who plough the sea, A truce to navigation, let's take another station."

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

From this reading August 31st.--At the early hour of four this morning the shrill sound of those ear-piercing instruments, the boatswains' pipes in combination, resounded clearly and distinctly in the pure raw air, as "all hands" summoned the sleepy crew to heave up anchor.

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

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

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

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

a Caucasian

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

which person or people

From this reading "Come, friends, who plough the sea, A truce to navigation, let's take another station."

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading In less than an hour, thanks to the modern sailors' help, the steam capstan, our white wings were spread for the expected breeze outside the harbour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

but in spite of that

From this reading As yet, however, the wind has not been enticed, it being, as one of our shipmates from the sister isle put it, "a dead calm, with what wind there was dead ahead."

port city on southeastern Honshu in central Japan

From this reading CHEFOO--NAGASAKI EN ROUTE.--JAPAN REVISITED.-- KOBE.--YOKOHAMA.