Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

later than; following

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I know he did," replied the other, "and I am trying to follow in Scoresby's wake."

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

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

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

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

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

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

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

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

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

From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

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

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "I know he did," replied the other, "and I am trying to follow in Scoresby's wake."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

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

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

at any time

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

communicated in words

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "I know he did," replied the other, "and I am trying to follow in Scoresby's wake."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

set up or found

From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

plural of “gainer” — a person who gains weight

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

a herd of whales

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

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

From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.

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

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day

From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.

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

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

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

From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

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

From this reading "I know he did," replied the other, "and I am trying to follow in Scoresby's wake."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

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

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

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

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

conformity or harmony

From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know he did," replied the other, "and I am trying to follow in Scoresby's wake."

immediately past

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

plural of “loser” — a contestant who loses the contest

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

not any; not one

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "I know he did," replied the other, "and I am trying to follow in Scoresby's wake."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

the act of departing politely

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

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From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.

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

From this reading "I know he did," replied the other, "and I am trying to follow in Scoresby's wake."

transport commercially

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

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

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

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

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

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

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

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

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.

hard to endure

From this reading "I know he did," replied the other, "and I am trying to follow in Scoresby's wake."

in complete agreement

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

liable to or capable of change

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading "I know he did," replied the other, "and I am trying to follow in Scoresby's wake."

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

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

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

From this reading Not long after parting company from the whale-ship the _Rainbow_ sailed into the cold and variable regions south of Cape Horn.

plural of “whaler” — a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

at the time that

From this reading It was pretty late in the evening before the whalers could tear themselves away, and when at last they did so, they expressed a unanimous opinion that it had been the most successful gam they had ever had in their lives.

during the time that

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

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

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

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

From this reading "They certainly would," replied the latter, "if called on to do duty; but they won't be required to work to-morrow, for we keep the Sabbath on board of our ship as a duty we owe to God, and we find that we are great gainers in health and strength, while we are no losers of fish by doing so."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Ha! the great Captain Scoresby tried that before you, and said that he found keeping the Sabbath to be good both for body and soul," said the captain of the _Rainbow_.