Chapter III

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

at another time

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

become wider

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

plural of “drummer” — someone who plays a drum

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

a stable situation in which forces cancel one another

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

at any time

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

apart from; not including

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

not subject to the control of the will

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

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

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

for more time

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

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From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

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

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

based on the meter as a standard of measurement

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

preside over

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

the state that precedes vomiting

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

not any; not one

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

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

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

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

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

a natural flow of ground water

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

cover with planks

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

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From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

on the contrary

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

recurring again and again

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

only a very short time before

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

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

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

transport commercially

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

in the near future

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

lacking natural ease

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

not aged or processed

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

From this reading It is true, with some variations, the scene was afterwards frequently repeated (except when sea-pie was the order of the day); but then, though I was no longer qualmish, it in turn had lost the master-charm of novelty.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading Our first day’s dinner on board, with things in the state I have described—_i.e._ the _Rottenbeam Castle_ reeling and staggering like a drunken man—was a most comical affair, and I should have enjoyed it extremely had my nausea been less.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

at the time that

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

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

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The Bay of Biscay well merits its turbulent character; of this we soon had ample demonstration, for the _Rottenbeam Castle_ had scarcely entered within its stormy bounds, when the wind, hitherto moderate, became rough and boisterous, and in a little time freshened almost to a gale; the vessel began to pitch and roll—the shrouds cracked—the few sails set were strained almost to splitting—and mountain seas with wild, foamy crests ever and anon burst over us, clearing the waist and forecastle, and making the “good ship” quiver through every plank and timber.

plural of “worthy” — an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)

From this reading We were summoned to dinner as usual, on the day in question, by the drummers and fifers—or rather, to be more respectful, the “Captains Band;” but, from the difficulty of preserving an equilibrium, these worthies mangled the “Roast Beef of Old England” most unmercifully.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading These _sublimities_ were quite new to me, and produced their usual effects on the unseasoned—an involuntary tribute to Old Ocean—not a metrical outpouring, but one of a less spiritual quality, on which it would be superfluous to dilate.