Chapter IV

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

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

at or in the front

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

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

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

at another time

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

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

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

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

From this reading The raw cold of a fog upon a wintry sea in that latitude of ice and snow must be felt to be understood.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

a structural member used to stiffen a framework

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The raw cold of a fog upon a wintry sea in that latitude of ice and snow must be felt to be understood.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

a slight wetness

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

without light

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

in a stupid manner

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

moving toward the east

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

at any time

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The raw cold of a fog upon a wintry sea in that latitude of ice and snow must be felt to be understood.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading The raw cold of a fog upon a wintry sea in that latitude of ice and snow must be felt to be understood.

plural of “fog” — droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

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

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

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

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

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

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

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

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The raw cold of a fog upon a wintry sea in that latitude of ice and snow must be felt to be understood.

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

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

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

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)

From this reading KIDD THE PIRATE.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading The raw cold of a fog upon a wintry sea in that latitude of ice and snow must be felt to be understood.

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

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

(of liquids) clouded as with sediment

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The raw cold of a fog upon a wintry sea in that latitude of ice and snow must be felt to be understood.

absolutely essential

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

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

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

above and across; more than

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading KIDD THE PIRATE.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

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

From this reading The raw cold of a fog upon a wintry sea in that latitude of ice and snow must be felt to be understood.

plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

plural of “reeve” — female ruff

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

only a very short time before

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

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

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

cut short

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The raw cold of a fog upon a wintry sea in that latitude of ice and snow must be felt to be understood.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

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

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

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

From this reading KIDD THE PIRATE.

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

From this reading The clear bracing frost, however intense, may be endured; but this chill and murky dampness made one intensely miserable.

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

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

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

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The raw cold of a fog upon a wintry sea in that latitude of ice and snow must be felt to be understood.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

liable to or capable of change

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

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

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

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

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

at the time that

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

during the time that

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.

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

From this reading We had scarcely lost sight of Cape St. Francis when the wind became light and variable, and one of those dense fogs peculiar to that region settled surely and slowly, densely and darkly, over land and sea.

characteristic of or occurring in winter

From this reading The raw cold of a fog upon a wintry sea in that latitude of ice and snow must be felt to be understood.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We shortened sail, and sent ahead the jolly-boat with four hands in her, to feel our way as it were; while Paul Reeves kept sounding ever and anon, for in that ocean of strong currents, with a slight wind from the eastward, and a shore of reefs and shoals upon our lee, every precaution was necessary.