Chapter IX

later than; following

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

anew

From this reading "Gif the rain pouirs ere the wind swurl, Your topsails lowse and gar them furl; But gif the wind blaws ere pouirs the rain, Your topsails lowse, and hoist again."

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

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

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

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

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From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

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

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

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From this reading "Gif the rain pouirs ere the wind swurl, Your topsails lowse and gar them furl; But gif the wind blaws ere pouirs the rain, Your topsails lowse, and hoist again."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Gif the rain pouirs ere the wind swurl, Your topsails lowse and gar them furl; But gif the wind blaws ere pouirs the rain, Your topsails lowse, and hoist again."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

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From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

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From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

lower than previously

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

an old word for “before”

From this reading "Gif the rain pouirs ere the wind swurl, Your topsails lowse and gar them furl; But gif the wind blaws ere pouirs the rain, Your topsails lowse, and hoist again."

divisible by two

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

many times at short intervals

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

form into a cylinder by rolling

From this reading "Gif the rain pouirs ere the wind swurl, Your topsails lowse and gar them furl; But gif the wind blaws ere pouirs the rain, Your topsails lowse, and hoist again."

primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth

From this reading "Gif the rain pouirs ere the wind swurl, Your topsails lowse and gar them furl; But gif the wind blaws ere pouirs the rain, Your topsails lowse, and hoist again."

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

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From this reading "Gif the rain pouirs ere the wind swurl, Your topsails lowse and gar them furl; But gif the wind blaws ere pouirs the rain, Your topsails lowse, and hoist again."

depressingly dark

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

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

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

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

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

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

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading "Gif the rain pouirs ere the wind swurl, Your topsails lowse and gar them furl; But gif the wind blaws ere pouirs the rain, Your topsails lowse, and hoist again."

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

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

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From this reading "Gif the rain pouirs ere the wind swurl, Your topsails lowse and gar them furl; But gif the wind blaws ere pouirs the rain, Your topsails lowse, and hoist again."

United States rock singer (1943-1971)

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

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

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

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

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

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From this reading "Gif the rain pouirs ere the wind swurl, Your topsails lowse and gar them furl; But gif the wind blaws ere pouirs the rain, Your topsails lowse, and hoist again."

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

plural of “pump” — a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

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

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

possessive form of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

in the near future

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

characterized by short periods of noisy commotion

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

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

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THE STORM.

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From this reading "Gif the rain pouirs ere the wind swurl, Your topsails lowse and gar them furl; But gif the wind blaws ere pouirs the rain, Your topsails lowse, and hoist again."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

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

From this reading THE STORM.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Gif the rain pouirs ere the wind swurl, Your topsails lowse and gar them furl; But gif the wind blaws ere pouirs the rain, Your topsails lowse, and hoist again."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

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

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

male cat

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

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From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

characterized by variety

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

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

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Varied by occasional torrents of rain, black, cloudy, and squally skies, the regular "Cape weather" continued after this, and the _Princess_ was soon running under close-reefed topsails.

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

From this reading So frequently were the reefs taken in and shaken out, that Bill Morrison said they reminded him of an old Scottish seaman's rhyme:

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Even the gay spirit of Tom Bartelot became depressed by the gloomy and threatening state of the weather, and he spent nearly his whole time on deck, or in observing the compasses, the barometer, and state of the pumps.

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

From this reading "Gif the rain pouirs ere the wind swurl, Your topsails lowse and gar them furl; But gif the wind blaws ere pouirs the rain, Your topsails lowse, and hoist again."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Gif the rain pouirs ere the wind swurl, Your topsails lowse and gar them furl; But gif the wind blaws ere pouirs the rain, Your topsails lowse, and hoist again."