Chapter XXIII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

anew

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

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

From this reading WAT SWIMS THE WATER CAVERN Whereupon, refreshed and invigorated, Wat proceeded to reconnoitre.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

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

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

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From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Wat Gordon pushed his boat into the water and clambered on board.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Wat Gordon pushed his boat into the water and clambered on board.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading WAT SWIMS THE WATER CAVERN Whereupon, refreshed and invigorated, Wat proceeded to reconnoitre.

knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

From this reading Wat Gordon pushed his boat into the water and clambered on board.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

harmed or injured or spoiled

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

plural of “disposition” — your usual mood

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

set up or found

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

plural of “glide” — a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

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From this reading Wat Gordon pushed his boat into the water and clambered on board.

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

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

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

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

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

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

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

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Wat Gordon pushed his boat into the water and clambered on board.

with restored energy

From this reading WAT SWIMS THE WATER CAVERN Whereupon, refreshed and invigorated, Wat proceeded to reconnoitre.

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

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

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

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wat Gordon pushed his boat into the water and clambered on board.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading WAT SWIMS THE WATER CAVERN Whereupon, refreshed and invigorated, Wat proceeded to reconnoitre.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Wat Gordon pushed his boat into the water and clambered on board.

explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

From this reading WAT SWIMS THE WATER CAVERN Whereupon, refreshed and invigorated, Wat proceeded to reconnoitre.

with restored energy

From this reading WAT SWIMS THE WATER CAVERN Whereupon, refreshed and invigorated, Wat proceeded to reconnoitre.

rowing by a single oarsman in a racing shell

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

a lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

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

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

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

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

in a sluggish manner

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

in the near future

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

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From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

plural of “swim” — the act of swimming

From this reading WAT SWIMS THE WATER CAVERN Whereupon, refreshed and invigorated, Wat proceeded to reconnoitre.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

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

From this reading WAT SWIMS THE WATER CAVERN Whereupon, refreshed and invigorated, Wat proceeded to reconnoitre.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

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From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

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From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

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

From this reading WAT SWIMS THE WATER CAVERN Whereupon, refreshed and invigorated, Wat proceeded to reconnoitre.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

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

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

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From this reading WAT SWIMS THE WATER CAVERN Whereupon, refreshed and invigorated, Wat proceeded to reconnoitre.

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 WAT SWIMS THE WATER CAVERN Whereupon, refreshed and invigorated, Wat proceeded to reconnoitre.

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From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

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From this reading WAT SWIMS THE WATER CAVERN Whereupon, refreshed and invigorated, Wat proceeded to reconnoitre.

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

From this reading It was manifestly impossible therefore for Wat, with his single sculling oar, to venture out again into the tide-race which threshed and tore its way past the eastern side of the island.

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

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He set about his inquiries with the utmost circumspection and caution, for it occurred to him that if Barra's first line of defence--that of the whirls and glides of the Suck of Suliscanna--had proved itself so effective, it was likely that he had made other dispositions equally dangerous in the event of that line being forced.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But he soon found that, damaged and water-logged as she was, she would move but sluggishly through the water, and must prove but little under command in any seaway.