Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

anew

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

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

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

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

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

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

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CRISIS AT LAST.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

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From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

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From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

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From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

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

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

make calm or still

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

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

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading THE CRISIS AT LAST.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

bringing death

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

set up or found

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

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

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

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

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

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

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

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

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

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

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

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

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

immediately past

From this reading THE CRISIS AT LAST.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

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

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

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

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

United States rock singer (1943-1971)

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

the next day

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

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

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

not any; not one

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

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

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

above and across; more than

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

inclined or disposed to peace

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

by chance

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

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

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

at breakneck speed

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

transport commercially

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

in the near future

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

express in speech

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

not in physical motion

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

believed likely

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

inflected form of “tar” — coat with tar

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

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

From this reading THE CRISIS AT LAST.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

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

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

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

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

male cat

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

in the direction of

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

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

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

under normal conditions

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

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

From this reading And, notwithstanding that he was a quiet and peaceable man, and possessed of much of the caution usually attributed to his countrymen, matters were precipitately brought to a crisis by Morrison, Tom Bartelot's Scotch mate, as we shall soon have occasion to show.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

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

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Morley had intended to speak to the two Barradas about what he suspected--his knowledge of their secret history.

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

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading On the morrow, a gale like that we have described carried the ship still farther on her course; but again, towards evening, the sea and wind went down together, and a calm and lovely night stole over the world of waters.

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

From this reading Had he found an opportunity for doing so, much evil would, perhaps, have been averted, as he might have exercised a little influence over them; but one time they were aloft in the rigging, at another, tarring down the backstays, clapping on chafing gear, or otherwise occupied most of the day, as they now began to feel a _personal interest_ in the ship; so no opportunity occurred, and the fatal evening of the intended mutiny crept on.