Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

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From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

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

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

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

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

a quantity of no importance

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

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

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

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From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

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From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

plural of “casket” — box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

Polish astronomer who produced a workable model of the solar system with the sun in the center (1473-1543)

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

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

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

being one more than seven

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

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

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

past form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

an executioner who beheads the condemned person

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

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

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

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

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

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

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

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

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

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

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

plural of “jeweler” — someone who makes jewelry

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

a pair of people who live together

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

abnormally large

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

the light of the Moon

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

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

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

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

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

at an opportune time

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

of a firearm; having rifling or internal spiral grooves inside the barrel

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

transport commercially

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

express in words

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

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

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Though true it may be, that of moonlight nights, jewelers’ caskets and maidens’ hearts have been burglariously broken into—and rifled, for aught Copernicus can tell.

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

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

not perceived or discerned

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

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

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

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

From this reading That is, instead of the sailors being divided at night into two bands, alternately on deck every four hours, there were four watches, each composed of a boat’s crew, the “headsman” (always one of the mates) excepted.

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

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Now, making a tranquil passage across the ocean, we kept at this time what are called among whalemen “boatscrew-watches.”

at the time that

From this reading Eight Bells The moon must be monstrous coy, or some things fall out opportunely, or else almanacs are consulted by nocturnal adventurers; but so it is, that when Cynthia shows a round and chubby disk, few daring deeds are done.

-ing form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading The gentle planet was in her final quarter, and upon her slender horn I hung my hopes of withdrawing from the ship undetected.