Chapter II

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

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From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

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From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

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From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

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From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

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From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

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From this reading 344 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

anew

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

confined by bonds

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

-ing form of “breach” — act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

administer a drug to

From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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an ornamental facade

From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

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the act of departing

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

a farewell remark

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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

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

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

toward home

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading 344 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

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

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

immediately past

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading 344 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

to extremes

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

operate an airplane

From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

most frequent or common

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

any competition

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

precisely, exactly

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

an educational institution

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

transport commercially

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

the male reproductive cell; the male gamete

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

plural of “spout” — an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

plural of “stowaway” — a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

English physician (1624-1689)

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

-ing form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

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From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

hard to endure

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading STRONG’S ISLAND CANOE 129 STOVE 159 SPOUTS OF THE SPERM AND RIGHT WHALE 165 HEAD OUT 169 BREACHING 173 A SCHOOL 175 USING HIS JAW 208 GOING DOWN ON A SCHOOL 210 TRADING AT PLEASANT ISLAND 211 A RACE FOR A WHALE 217 THE “OLD MAN” TALKS 246

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

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From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128

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From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales

From this reading NEW BEDFORD _Frontispiece._ NEW BEDFORD FROM A WHALEMAN’S POINT OF VIEW Page 15 THE PILOT 19 THE MATE 22 DRUG 26 WHALING IMPLEMENTS 27 THE MASTHEADMAN 30 “GIVE IT TO HIM!”

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From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading “Homeward bound” at last.—The prevailing Feeling.—Wauhoo and Atoowi.—“Stowaways.”—Farewell to the Sandwich Islands.—Ship “Uncas.”—On the Equator.—Whytootucke.—Roratongo.—Meeting of old Friends.—Interesting Missionary Incidents.—A good Reason.—Good-by to Roratongo.—Preparing for Cape Horn.— Christmas.—A heavy Gale.—Off Cape Horn.—New Experiences.—In the Atlantic again.—Ship “Betsey Williams.”—Brazilian Coast.— North of the Line.—Hurra for Yankee Land.—Brig “Alpha.”— Try-works overboard.—Scudding off Bermuda.—Gulf Stream.— Soundings.—Old “Hard-a-lee.”—The old Adage.—“Home at last!”— Conclusion.

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From this reading 45 TOWING A DEAD WHALE 47 SPERM WHALE 49, 51 RIGHT WHALE 53 RIGHT WHALE BONE 55 CUTTING IN 58 TRYING OUT 63 JUAN FERNANDEZ, FROM THE SEA 80 PEAK OF YONKA 82 CRUSOE’S CAVE 83 SYDENHAM ISLAND CANOE 100 STRONG’S ISLAND 121 STRONG’S ISLAND HOUSES 128