Chapter XVI

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

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

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

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

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

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

the act of burning something

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

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

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

the first light of day

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading So the days passed.

large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

plural of “dolphin” — large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

past form of “fish” — seek indirectly

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

set up or found

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

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

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

someone who launches harpoons

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

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

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

a single distinct event

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

with indefatigable energy

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

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

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

and nothing more

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

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

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

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

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

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

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

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

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

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

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the days passed.

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

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

to, toward, or in the southwest

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

made steady or constant

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

be in a huff; be silent or sullen

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

past form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

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

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

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

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

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

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

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

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

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

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

accept gladly

From this reading Tari, however, the skilled harpooner, had managed to spear several dolphins, and dolphin stew made a welcome addition to the poor fare.

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

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

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

From this reading Broncho was taught to steer, and Jim fished indefatigably, but beyond catching a huge molly-mawk, which had swooped on the bait, he had not had much success.

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

From this reading The wind had steadied down to a fair south-west breeze; the sea was much quieter, and matters were looking up all round.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading "THE BURNING OF THE SOUTH SEAMAN" The night passed without incident, and dawn found the _Ocmulgee_ jogging along with the yards just off the backstays.