Chapter II

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

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I cried to Billy to help me build a raft, for, little of a seaman though I was, I perceived that the vessel was already beginning to settle down.

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

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading I cried to Billy to help me build a raft, for, little of a seaman though I was, I perceived that the vessel was already beginning to settle down.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

the two together, not just one

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading I cried to Billy to help me build a raft, for, little of a seaman though I was, I perceived that the vessel was already beginning to settle down.

placed in a grave

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

get or ask advice from

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading I cried to Billy to help me build a raft, for, little of a seaman though I was, I perceived that the vessel was already beginning to settle down.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

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

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

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

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

to a considerable degree

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I cried to Billy to help me build a raft, for, little of a seaman though I was, I perceived that the vessel was already beginning to settle down.

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

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

intense and profound fear

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

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

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

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

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

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

From this reading I cried to Billy to help me build a raft, for, little of a seaman though I was, I perceived that the vessel was already beginning to settle down.

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From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

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

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

the force of workers available

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

a particular point in time

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

not in physical motion

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

win a victory over

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading I cried to Billy to help me build a raft, for, little of a seaman though I was, I perceived that the vessel was already beginning to settle down.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

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

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading I cried to Billy to help me build a raft, for, little of a seaman though I was, I perceived that the vessel was already beginning to settle down.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

a strong line

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

workplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

-ing form of “rummage” — search haphazardly

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

only a very short time before

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading I cried to Billy to help me build a raft, for, little of a seaman though I was, I perceived that the vessel was already beginning to settle down.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading I cried to Billy to help me build a raft, for, little of a seaman though I was, I perceived that the vessel was already beginning to settle down.

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

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

transport commercially

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

be standing; be upright

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

not in physical motion

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

required or under orders

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

carry out

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

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

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

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

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I cried to Billy to help me build a raft, for, little of a seaman though I was, I perceived that the vessel was already beginning to settle down.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

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

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

a source of difficulty

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

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

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading I cried to Billy to help me build a raft, for, little of a seaman though I was, I perceived that the vessel was already beginning to settle down.

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

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

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

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

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

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.

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

From this reading He told me, too, that Mr. Lummis had not fainted, but had been thrown down by the men, who came rummaging in the roundhouse for arms, of which they took several, and powder and shot.

which person or people

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But in a moment I sprang up; I could not consult with the officers, but there was Billy Bobbin, whom I supposed the men had refused to take with them--I learnt afterwards that he had not offered to go, but had remained of set purpose to stand by me who had treated him kindly.

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

From this reading We had but a single lamp to assist us, and to add to our trouble, a great storm of wind and rain beat upon us, causing the ship to labour so heavily that we could scarce keep our feet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I went back, and seeing both Mr. Lummis and the captain still lying motionless on the deck, I was well-nigh overcome with the horror of our situation, and sat me down on a coil of rope and buried my face in my hands.