Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

having the wind against the forward side of the sails

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

a farewell remark

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

anew

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

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

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

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

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

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From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

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

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

make a strident sound

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

the formal act of approving

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

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From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading But what’s this I feel that is fanning my cheek, Matt?

rid of obstructions

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

plural of “clog” — footwear usually with wooden soles

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

small very thin pancake

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

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From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

a native or inhabitant of Holland

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

opinion or judgment

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading But what’s this I feel that is fanning my cheek, Matt?

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

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

From this reading But what’s this I feel that is fanning my cheek, Matt?

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

moving swiftly

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

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From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

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

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

feel about uncertainly or blindly

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

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From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

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From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

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

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

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From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

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From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

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

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

a person trained to compete in sports

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

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

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

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From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

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From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading But what’s this I feel that is fanning my cheek, Matt?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

become covered with mist

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

not one, and not any

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

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

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

precisely, exactly

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

brown algae with rounded bladders forming dense floating masses in tropical Atlantic waters as in the Sargasso Sea

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

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

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

transport commercially

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

plural of “sounding” — a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

express in words

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

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

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

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

From this reading But what’s this I feel that is fanning my cheek, Matt?

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

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

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

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

From this reading I have hove my ship to, with main-top-sail aback, boys; I have hove my ship to, for the strike soundings clear— The black scud a’flying; but, by God’s blessing, dam’ me, Right up the Channel for the Deadman I’ll steer.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

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From this reading But what’s this I feel that is fanning my cheek, Matt?

during the time that

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

a Caucasian

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading The white goney’s wing?—how she rolls!— ’t is the Cape!— Give my kit to the mess, Jock, for kin none is mine, none; And tell _Holy Joe_ to avast with the crape.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading I have worried through the waters that are called the Doldrums, And growled at Sargasso that clogs while ye grope— Blast my eyes, but the light-ship is hid by the mist, lads:— _Flying Dutchman_—odds bobbs—off the Cape of Good Hope!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Farewell and adieu to you noble hearties,— Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, For I’ve received orders for to sail for the Deadman, But hope with the grand fleet to see you again.