Chapter V

possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

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

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

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

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

the state of being with someone

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

divisible by two

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

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

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

set up or found

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

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

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

an old form of “has”

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

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

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

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

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

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

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

immediately past

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)

From this reading —MARLOWE, in _Tamburlaine_.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

the force of workers available

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

absolutely essential

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

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

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

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

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

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

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

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 Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

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

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

go across or through

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

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

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

the act of searching for something

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

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

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

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

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

Mongolian ruler of Samarkand who led his nomadic hordes to conquer an area from Turkey to Mongolia (1336-1405)

From this reading —MARLOWE, in _Tamburlaine_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

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

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

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

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

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

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

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

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

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

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

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

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.

at the time that

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

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

From this reading “In frame of which nature hath showed more skill Than when she gave eternal chaos form.”

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

From this reading Although on the second night there came but little wind, the _Admiral’s_ master found it necessary to strike both topsails in order that the less speedy fly-boat might come up for his orders, as the rule demanded.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But even with this decrease of canvas the sun had set and darkness fallen before the two ships lay side by side.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading At last, however, being lashed together with hawsers, so that men might pass from one to the other without difficulty, they drifted beam to beam—two waifs of the sea, seeking each other’s companionship on the bed of the dark ocean, like children afraid of the night.