Chapter IX

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

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

(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 We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

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

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

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

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

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

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

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

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

exhale hard

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I had the wheel on this morning; but I’d got the knack of handling her by now, and found it none so irksome.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

characterized by great determination

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

in a disturbing or embarrassing manner

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

a change for the better

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

set up or found

From this reading I had the wheel on this morning; but I’d got the knack of handling her by now, and found it none so irksome.

-ing form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

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

From this reading Sleep is a great healer of wounds and it soothes many a problem.

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

From this reading I had the wheel on this morning; but I’d got the knack of handling her by now, and found it none so irksome.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading I had the wheel on this morning; but I’d got the knack of handling her by now, and found it none so irksome.

-ing form of “harp” — come back to

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

a person skilled in a particular type of therapy

From this reading Sleep is a great healer of wounds and it soothes many a problem.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

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

From this reading I had the wheel on this morning; but I’d got the knack of handling her by now, and found it none so irksome.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

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

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

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

From this reading I had the wheel on this morning; but I’d got the knack of handling her by now, and found it none so irksome.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

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

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

the quality of having little or no significance

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

stimulating or exalting to the spirit

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading I had the wheel on this morning; but I’d got the knack of handling her by now, and found it none so irksome.

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

From this reading Sleep is a great healer of wounds and it soothes many a problem.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sleep is a great healer of wounds and it soothes many a problem.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

a special way of doing something

From this reading I had the wheel on this morning; but I’d got the knack of handling her by now, and found it none so irksome.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Sleep is a great healer of wounds and it soothes many a problem.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

not one, and not any

From this reading I had the wheel on this morning; but I’d got the knack of handling her by now, and found it none so irksome.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I had the wheel on this morning; but I’d got the knack of handling her by now, and found it none so irksome.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

above and across; more than

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading Sleep is a great healer of wounds and it soothes many a problem.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

any competition

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

new

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

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

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

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

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

transport commercially

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

third-person singular of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading Sleep is a great healer of wounds and it soothes many a problem.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

plural of “squall” — sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

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

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

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

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

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

From this reading I had the wheel on this morning; but I’d got the knack of handling her by now, and found it none so irksome.

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

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

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

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

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

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

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

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

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

From this reading We Run into Ice On the night following the easing up of the storm I got a fine sleep, and all the troubles we’d experienced seemed to fade into insignificance.

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

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading I had the wheel on this morning; but I’d got the knack of handling her by now, and found it none so irksome.

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

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

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

From this reading But in the morning there was a pretty big sea running and the wind was high, whilst, as the feverish pitching of the hull caused the propeller to race so disconcertingly that it appeared determined to twist itself off and sink down to rest on the ocean floor, the engines were stopped and the ship proceeded under sail alone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The wind kept on freshening all the time—not to the same proportions as those of our recent blow, but some of the black squalls were heavy enough to set the rigging harping with the real storm-note, which is an inspiring sound—and we shipped quite a lot of water over the bows.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Sleep is a great healer of wounds and it soothes many a problem.