Chapter I

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “Lots an’ lots of ’em,” he added after a moment as, lighting his pipe again, he went on with his work.

later than; following

From this reading “Lots an’ lots of ’em,” he added after a moment as, lighting his pipe again, he went on with his work.

anew

From this reading “Lots an’ lots of ’em,” he added after a moment as, lighting his pipe again, he went on with his work.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Lots an’ lots of ’em,” he added after a moment as, lighting his pipe again, he went on with his work.

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

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Dave regretfully.

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

From this reading “Lots an’ lots of ’em,” he added after a moment as, lighting his pipe again, he went on with his work.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

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

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

a youthful male person

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

object formed by a mold

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

a quad with a square body

From this reading “Lots an’ lots of ’em,” he added after a moment as, lighting his pipe again, he went on with his work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

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

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

a half of an hour

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

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

From this reading “Lots an’ lots of ’em,” he added after a moment as, lighting his pipe again, he went on with his work.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

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

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

immediately past

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

plural of “latitude” — the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

staying power

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading “Lots an’ lots of ’em,” he added after a moment as, lighting his pipe again, he went on with his work.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

a large number or amount

From this reading “Lots an’ lots of ’em,” he added after a moment as, lighting his pipe again, he went on with his work.

a particular point in time

From this reading “Lots an’ lots of ’em,” he added after a moment as, lighting his pipe again, he went on with his work.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Dave regretfully.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

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

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

make a painting

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading “Lots an’ lots of ’em,” he added after a moment as, lighting his pipe again, he went on with his work.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

with regret (used in polite formulas)

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Dave regretfully.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

express in words

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

transport commercially

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

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

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

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

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

lighted by sunlight

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

express a supposition

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

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

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading “Aye, there’s queer sights in them latitudes,” agreed the old sailor, pausing in his task of slapping paint on the side of the ship and gazing thoughtfully across the sunlit harbor.

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

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

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 “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

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

From this reading “Lots an’ lots of ’em,” he added after a moment as, lighting his pipe again, he went on with his work.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

which person or people

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

in a wistful manner

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Lots an’ lots of ’em,” he added after a moment as, lighting his pipe again, he went on with his work.

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

From this reading “Lots an’ lots of ’em,” he added after a moment as, lighting his pipe again, he went on with his work.

but in spite of that

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Dave regretfully.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I suppose you’ve never been to sea, have you?” he asked, casting a sidelong glance at the boy who for the last half-hour had been perched on the string-piece of the wharf, his legs dangling above the oily water.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID HALLARD HEARS THE CALL OF THE SEA “I dare say you’ve seen a lot of strange things in the South Seas,” said Dave Hallard, a bit wistfully.