Chapter VII

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

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

(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 He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

in addition

From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

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

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

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

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

subject to appointment

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

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

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

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

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

a person who eats human flesh

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

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

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

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From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

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From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

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From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

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

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

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From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

brusque and surly and forbidding

From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

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From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

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

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

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

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

the state of being honored

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

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

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

of the present time and place

From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

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

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

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From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

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From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

and nothing more

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

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

From this reading Milton the mate was the only man missing from the _Walrus_.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading Milton the mate was the only man missing from the _Walrus_.

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From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading Milton the mate was the only man missing from the _Walrus_.

not able to be found

From this reading Milton the mate was the only man missing from the _Walrus_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

and nothing more

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

in the near future

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

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

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

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From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

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From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

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From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

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From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

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

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

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

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

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

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had been appointed to the _Sea Elephant_ as second lieutenant, and was very proud indeed of the honour, for this splendid barque was to all intents and purposes the flag-ship.

either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

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

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

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

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

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

From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

plural of “whaler” — a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

which person or people

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A GIANT OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS In the good old barque the _Walrus_ went not only Captain Mayne Brace himself with our American hero Ingomar, and our two British boys, but the spectioneer, with Dumpty, and a picked crew of sealers or whalers, who hailed from Dundee or Hull.

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

From this reading The sub-chief of the Yak-Yaks had charge of the dogs--the Eskimo dogs, I mean, for there was one other dog to be mentioned presently, who would have scorned to be classed as an Eskimo, just as an Englishman would resent being looked upon as a cannibal from the Congo.

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From this reading Then there were the Yak-Yaks, or wild Innuits, under the immediate command of Slap-dash himself, who also commanded the bears, Gruff, Growley, Grumpey, and Meg.