Chapter II

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From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

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

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

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

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

side by side

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

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

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

cause to be bored

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

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

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

unvarying in nature

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

lively and spirited

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

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

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

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

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

plural of “fastening” — restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

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

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

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

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

yet to be or coming

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

depressingly dark

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

ten 10s

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

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

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

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

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

full of or producing joy

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

immediately past

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

the act of departing

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

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

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

straightened out

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

not any; not one

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

above and across; more than

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

by chance

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

an unusually small individual

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

in the near future

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

past form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

transport commercially

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

in the near future

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

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From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

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

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

feeling self-importance

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

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

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

a special situation

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

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

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And there were others, too, equally indifferent, and regardless of the future-- "With one foot on land, and one on sea, --To one thing constant never," who, perhaps, never had a home--tired of the shore--were eager for change or excitement; but I question much, if there was one on board, of all those beating hearts, who did not anticipate a safe and joyful return.

in the direction of

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

pull hard

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

not artificially colored or bleached

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

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

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

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

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

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

From this reading It was on the last day of summer, 1846, that a large vessel of war lay in the stream of Boston Harbor; presently a dirty little steam tug, all bone and muscle, came burroughing alongside.

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 Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

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

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

which person or people

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.

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From this reading Soon the ponderous grapnell was loosened from its hold, and our pigmy companion clasping the huge hull in his hempen arms, bore us away towards the ocean; by and by, the unbleached canvas fell in gloomy clouds from the wide-spread spars--the sails swelled to the breeze--friends were tumbling over the side--light jokes were made--hats waved--cheers given, whether from the heart, or not, was a problem, and then there came a short interval in the hoarse roar of steam, as the pigmy's fastenings splashed in the water--then all was silent; and the stately ship, dashing the salt tears from her eyes, turned her prow, in sadness, from her native land.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The boatswain and his mates whistled with their silver pipes, like Canary birds, and the cry went forth, to heave up the anchor.

a late time of life

From this reading There were many, no doubt, of those six hundred souls on board, who leaving home with the sweet endearments of domestic life fresh upon them, were looking forward with blanched cheeks and saddened hearts, to years of distant wanderings.