Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

at or in the front

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

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

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

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From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

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

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

a person who eats human flesh

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

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

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

being one more than seven

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

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

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

with no protection or shield

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Get him.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

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

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

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

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

past form of “heel” — tilt to one side

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

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

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

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

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

immediately past

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

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

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

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

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

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

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

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

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

-ing form of “scuttle” — to move about or proceed hurriedly

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

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

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

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From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

to, toward, or in the southeast

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

make high-pitched, whiney noises

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

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

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

a guest cabin

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

the state of inactivity following an interruption

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

moving very fast

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

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

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

very small

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

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

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading And swift tropic night smote the _Arangi_, as she alternately rolled in calms and heeled and plunged ahead in squalls under the lee of the cannibal island of Malaita.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

liable to or capable of change

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

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

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

look attentively

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

which person or people

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

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From this reading Jerry was weary from the manifold excitements of the most exciting day in his life; and he was asleep and kicking and growling in his sleep, ere Skipper, with a last look at him and a grin as he turned the lamp low, muttered aloud: "It's that wild-dog, Jerry.

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

From this reading It was a stoppage of the south-east trade wind that made for variable weather, and that made cooking on the exposed deck galley a misery and sent the return boys, who had nothing to wet but their skins, scuttling below.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first watch, from eight to twelve, was the mate's; and Captain Van Horn, forced below by the driving wet of a heavy rain squall, took Jerry with him to sleep in the tiny stateroom.