Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

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

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading With easterly winds we sailed away to the southward.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

confined by bonds

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

rid of obstructions

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

affording comfort or solace

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

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From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

lying in or toward the east

From this reading With easterly winds we sailed away to the southward.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

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

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

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

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

depressingly dark

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

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

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

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

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

an opening into or through something

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

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

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

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

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

plural of “jacket” — a short coat

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

set afire or burning

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

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

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

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

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

enlarged to an abnormal degree

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

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

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

the force of workers available

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

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

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

on one occasion

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

on the contrary

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

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

From this reading With easterly winds we sailed away to the southward.

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 One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

plural of “shroud” — a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

toward the south

From this reading With easterly winds we sailed away to the southward.

make high-pitched, whiney noises

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

warm friendly feelings of gratitude

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

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

From this reading With easterly winds we sailed away to the southward.

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

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

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

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

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

From this reading With easterly winds we sailed away to the southward.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

the upper part of anything

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

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

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

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

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading In a fortnight the sky became dull and gloomy--the rain fell, chill and cold--we tumbled from our warm beds with a shock into the cold air, for we had been a long time beneath the clear skies and warm suns of the tropics, and rather magnified our hardships, in a thermometrical sense.

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

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading With easterly winds we sailed away to the southward.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

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

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

at the time that

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

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

From this reading Still we were bound once more to the realms of civilization, which was in itself consoling--we buttoned our jackets--declared it was fine dumb-bell weather, and exercised those implements constantly.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.

which person or people

From this reading Doctor Faustus, too, lighted his jovial lamp when the night closed around us, and we blew the steam from a tumbler of _italia_ punch with much thankfulness and gusto; and those of us who had watches, forthwith bent our steps to the upper regions.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading With easterly winds we sailed away to the southward.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With easterly winds we sailed away to the southward.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading One cold November night, in a hard squall, whilst the topmen were furling the lofty sails, two men were hurled from the main-top-gallant yard, and falling through the lubber's hole of the top, were caught at the junction of the futtock shrouds.