Chapter I

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

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

later than; following

From this reading It was a project wholly after his own heart.

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

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

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

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INN OF THE SILVER MOON," "MYRA OF THE PINES," "THE LAST OF THE KNICKERBOCKERS," "HEARTBREAK HILL," ETC.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

in characteristic manner

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

in a convincing manner

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

having made preparations

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

being all around the edges; enclosing

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INN OF THE SILVER MOON," "MYRA OF THE PINES," "THE LAST OF THE KNICKERBOCKERS," "HEARTBREAK HILL," ETC.

indulging in or influenced by fancy

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

ludicrously odd

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

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

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

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

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was a project wholly after his own heart.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INN OF THE SILVER MOON," "MYRA OF THE PINES," "THE LAST OF THE KNICKERBOCKERS," "HEARTBREAK HILL," ETC.

consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INN OF THE SILVER MOON," "MYRA OF THE PINES," "THE LAST OF THE KNICKERBOCKERS," "HEARTBREAK HILL," ETC.

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

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

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

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INN OF THE SILVER MOON," "MYRA OF THE PINES," "THE LAST OF THE KNICKERBOCKERS," "HEARTBREAK HILL," ETC.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

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

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INN OF THE SILVER MOON," "MYRA OF THE PINES," "THE LAST OF THE KNICKERBOCKERS," "HEARTBREAK HILL," ETC.

immediately past

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INN OF THE SILVER MOON," "MYRA OF THE PINES," "THE LAST OF THE KNICKERBOCKERS," "HEARTBREAK HILL," ETC.

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

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

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

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

for more time

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INN OF THE SILVER MOON," "MYRA OF THE PINES," "THE LAST OF THE KNICKERBOCKERS," "HEARTBREAK HILL," ETC.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INN OF THE SILVER MOON," "MYRA OF THE PINES," "THE LAST OF THE KNICKERBOCKERS," "HEARTBREAK HILL," ETC.

as might be expected

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INN OF THE SILVER MOON," "MYRA OF THE PINES," "THE LAST OF THE KNICKERBOCKERS," "HEARTBREAK HILL," ETC.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INN OF THE SILVER MOON," "MYRA OF THE PINES," "THE LAST OF THE KNICKERBOCKERS," "HEARTBREAK HILL," ETC.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

communicate vividly

From this reading It was a project wholly after his own heart.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

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

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INN OF THE SILVER MOON," "MYRA OF THE PINES," "THE LAST OF THE KNICKERBOCKERS," "HEARTBREAK HILL," ETC.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INN OF THE SILVER MOON," "MYRA OF THE PINES," "THE LAST OF THE KNICKERBOCKERS," "HEARTBREAK HILL," ETC.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

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

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

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

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

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

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

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

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

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

From this reading It was a project wholly after his own heart.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

during the time that

From this reading Had Vielé lived but a little while longer, he would have justified it by placing them in a setting characteristically fantastic and characteristically original.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It was a project wholly after his own heart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had planned to frame them in an encircling story describing, and duly accounting for, the chance assemblage aboard a vessel of that unusual type of a heterogeneous company; and--having in his own fanciful way convincingly disposed of conditions not precisely in line with the strictest probability--so to dovetail the several stories into their encirclement that the telling of them, in turn, would have come easily and naturally from those upcasts of the sea.

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

From this reading "On Board the Light-Ship" is the title--retained in loving deference to his intention--that would have been given to this collection of stories by their author.