Chapter XXIII

anew

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

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

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

Having no one else present.

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

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

From this reading HOW WE SAIL TO JOIN THE PEARL FLEET, AND THE NEGRO DIVER’S STORY.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

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

From this reading The night I sailed from Carthagena was as starry and still as that in which I entered the bay.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The night I sailed from Carthagena was as starry and still as that in which I entered the bay.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

the two together, not just one

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

confined by bonds

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

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

From this reading The night I sailed from Carthagena was as starry and still as that in which I entered the bay.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

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

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

plural of “ditty” — a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

possessive form of “diver” — someone who works underwater

From this reading HOW WE SAIL TO JOIN THE PEARL FLEET, AND THE NEGRO DIVER’S STORY.

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

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The night I sailed from Carthagena was as starry and still as that in which I entered the bay.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading HOW WE SAIL TO JOIN THE PEARL FLEET, AND THE NEGRO DIVER’S STORY.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The night I sailed from Carthagena was as starry and still as that in which I entered the bay.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

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

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

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

From this reading HOW WE SAIL TO JOIN THE PEARL FLEET, AND THE NEGRO DIVER’S STORY.

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

From this reading The night I sailed from Carthagena was as starry and still as that in which I entered the bay.

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

From this reading The night I sailed from Carthagena was as starry and still as that in which I entered the bay.

having a pattern of fretwork or latticework

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading HOW WE SAIL TO JOIN THE PEARL FLEET, AND THE NEGRO DIVER’S STORY.

immediately past

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

plural of “merchantman” — a cargo ship

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading HOW WE SAIL TO JOIN THE PEARL FLEET, AND THE NEGRO DIVER’S STORY.

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

From this reading The night I sailed from Carthagena was as starry and still as that in which I entered the bay.

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

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

above and across; more than

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading HOW WE SAIL TO JOIN THE PEARL FLEET, AND THE NEGRO DIVER’S STORY.

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

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

in the near future

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading HOW WE SAIL TO JOIN THE PEARL FLEET, AND THE NEGRO DIVER’S STORY.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading The night I sailed from Carthagena was as starry and still as that in which I entered the bay.

Identical; not different.

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

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

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

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

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

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

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

abounding with or resembling stars

From this reading The night I sailed from Carthagena was as starry and still as that in which I entered the bay.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

not in physical motion

From this reading The night I sailed from Carthagena was as starry and still as that in which I entered the bay.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading HOW WE SAIL TO JOIN THE PEARL FLEET, AND THE NEGRO DIVER’S STORY.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

plural of “sweep” — a wide scope

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The night I sailed from Carthagena was as starry and still as that in which I entered the bay.

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

From this reading HOW WE SAIL TO JOIN THE PEARL FLEET, AND THE NEGRO DIVER’S STORY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

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

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

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

From this reading HOW WE SAIL TO JOIN THE PEARL FLEET, AND THE NEGRO DIVER’S STORY.

inflected form of “tug” — pull hard

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

precisely as stated

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

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

From this reading The night I sailed from Carthagena was as starry and still as that in which I entered the bay.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We were not alone upon the water—close to us, another vessel of our own rig and size, and bound upon the same voyage, was making head in the same way—the blades of her long oars sparkling in the sea, and both crews singing and shouting cheerily to each other.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HOW WE SAIL TO JOIN THE PEARL FLEET, AND THE NEGRO DIVER’S STORY.

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

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.

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

From this reading The night I sailed from Carthagena was as starry and still as that in which I entered the bay.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Negro fishermen, in canoes, again sung rude ditties as they shot their lines for pisareros—the rigging of stately merchantmen again cut with many dark and interlaced lines the sparkling sky—and again, and for the last time, I heard the bells of the rich Monastery of the Hill come pealing over the music of the surf.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The night-breeze was very faint and feeble, so ‘Out sweeps’ was the word; and presently all the crew, myself among the rest, were tugging at our great heavy oars, and slowly urging the small bark out to sea.