Chapter VI

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

From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

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

From this reading As we are now ready to “cut in” the whale, we will briefly explain the _modus operandi_.

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

From this reading As we are now ready to “cut in” the whale, we will briefly explain the _modus operandi_.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

for a short time

From this reading As we are now ready to “cut in” the whale, we will briefly explain the _modus operandi_.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading In the first place the decks are cleared, in order to have room to work.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading As we are now ready to “cut in” the whale, we will briefly explain the _modus operandi_.

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

From this reading “Cutting in.”

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading In the first place the decks are cleared, in order to have room to work.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading As we are now ready to “cut in” the whale, we will briefly explain the _modus operandi_.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place the decks are cleared, in order to have room to work.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the first place the decks are cleared, in order to have room to work.

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From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

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

From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

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

From this reading “Cutting in.”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

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From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

most important element

From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

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From this reading As we are now ready to “cut in” the whale, we will briefly explain the _modus operandi_.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As we are now ready to “cut in” the whale, we will briefly explain the _modus operandi_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

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

From this reading As we are now ready to “cut in” the whale, we will briefly explain the _modus operandi_.

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

From this reading In the first place the decks are cleared, in order to have room to work.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place the decks are cleared, in order to have room to work.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading As we are now ready to “cut in” the whale, we will briefly explain the _modus operandi_.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In the first place the decks are cleared, in order to have room to work.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

transport commercially

From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

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

From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

plural of “tackle” — the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

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

From this reading As we are now ready to “cut in” the whale, we will briefly explain the _modus operandi_.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

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

From this reading As we are now ready to “cut in” the whale, we will briefly explain the _modus operandi_.

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

From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As we are now ready to “cut in” the whale, we will briefly explain the _modus operandi_.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading As we are now ready to “cut in” the whale, we will briefly explain the _modus operandi_.

in or at the place that

From this reading The ponderous cutting tackles are swayed up to the lower-mast head (the main), the strongest point any where above a ship’s deck.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading As we are now ready to “cut in” the whale, we will briefly explain the _modus operandi_.

lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds

From this reading Large hawsers are then rove through these blocks, then through similar ones on deck, to the windlass, in the forward part of the ship.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In the first place the decks are cleared, in order to have room to work.