Chapter X · The nor’-Wester

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

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

later than; following

From this reading “Give me a kiss, Molly, and throw an old shoe after me, for luck!” cried he, gaily, as he reached the door.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

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

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

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

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

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

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

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

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

a youthful male person

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

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 Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Give me a kiss, Molly, and throw an old shoe after me, for luck!” cried he, gaily, as he reached the door.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “Give me a kiss, Molly, and throw an old shoe after me, for luck!” cried he, gaily, as he reached the door.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

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

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

divisible by two

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

in a gay manner

From this reading “Give me a kiss, Molly, and throw an old shoe after me, for luck!” cried he, gaily, as he reached the door.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “Give me a kiss, Molly, and throw an old shoe after me, for luck!” cried he, gaily, as he reached the door.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

a farewell remark

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

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

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

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

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

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

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

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

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

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

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

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

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading “Give me a kiss, Molly, and throw an old shoe after me, for luck!” cried he, gaily, as he reached the door.

go away from a place

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

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 When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading “Give me a kiss, Molly, and throw an old shoe after me, for luck!” cried he, gaily, as he reached the door.

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

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

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

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

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

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

having a crew

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Give me a kiss, Molly, and throw an old shoe after me, for luck!” cried he, gaily, as he reached the door.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading “Give me a kiss, Molly, and throw an old shoe after me, for luck!” cried he, gaily, as he reached the door.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

not any; not one

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

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

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

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

From this reading “Give me a kiss, Molly, and throw an old shoe after me, for luck!” cried he, gaily, as he reached the door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

above and across; more than

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

not often

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading “Give me a kiss, Molly, and throw an old shoe after me, for luck!” cried he, gaily, as he reached the door.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

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

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

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

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

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

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading “Give me a kiss, Molly, and throw an old shoe after me, for luck!” cried he, gaily, as he reached the door.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

dependable

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

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

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

propel through the air

From this reading “Give me a kiss, Molly, and throw an old shoe after me, for luck!” cried he, gaily, as he reached the door.

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

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

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

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

male cat

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

lack of sympathy

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

communicated in words

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

precisely as stated

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

a message informing of danger

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

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

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

have a certain weight

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.

at the time that

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

which person or people

From this reading When Harry, who rarely had so long an interview with his father, left the room, he felt a sort of relief to think it was over; he had been neither punished nor scolded, even the warning that was given was very slight, and uttered in no unkindness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Luttrell had parted with his boy in his habitual impassive way--reminded him that he was under Tom Maher’s orders, equally on shore as on board--that he trusted to hear a good account of him on his return, and then said a cold “good-by,” and turned away.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She was manned by a stout crew of five hardy islanders; for although Maher had selected but three to accompany him, Tim Hennesy volunteered, and, indeed, jumped on board, as the boat sheered off, without leave asked or given.

a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars)

From this reading The day--a dark and stormy one--was drawing to a close as the yawl got under weigh.