Chapter XII

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

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading Life on the tug was by no means devoid of its adventurous side.

in addition

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

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

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

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From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

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

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

resembling a box in rectangularity

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

a youthful male person

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Life on the tug was by no means devoid of its adventurous side.

make calm or still

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

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

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading Life on the tug was by no means devoid of its adventurous side.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

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

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

brought together in one place

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

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

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

large heavy rope for nautical use

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

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

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

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

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

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

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Life on the tug was by no means devoid of its adventurous side.

a boy or man

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Life on the tug was by no means devoid of its adventurous side.

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

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

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 And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Life on the tug was by no means devoid of its adventurous side.

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

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

not any; not one

From this reading Life on the tug was by no means devoid of its adventurous side.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

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

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

euphemisms for “fat”

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

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

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

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

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

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

From this reading Life on the tug was by no means devoid of its adventurous side.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

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

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

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

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

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

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

pull hard

From this reading Life on the tug was by no means devoid of its adventurous side.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

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

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

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 There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

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

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

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

From this reading And during those watches in the little, boxlike wheel-house the boy also learned many other things appertaining to the ways of ships, for Captain Grummitt took a great interest in the lad.

at the time that

From this reading The time was not far distant, moreover, when Dave was to be thankful for such lore as he gathered from the portly old sea-dog.

which person or people

From this reading A BROKEN HAWSER It was during his stay on the _Mary Ellen_ that Dave first learned, under the personal supervision of Captain Grummitt, who spent most of his time on the bridge, the art of taking a trick at the wheel.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.

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

From this reading There were days and nights when the water was as calm as the proverbial mill-pond, and when the work of the _Mary Ellen_ could be carried on without excitement; but there were also times when nerves of iron were needed.