Chapter VIII · Man Overboard

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

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Very glibly did the midshipmen adopt ship terms in their speech, and soon ship life became very natural to them.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading On this cruise Ralph’s duty in making and taking in sail, and in all ship evolutions, was to haul on different ropes.

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

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

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

From this reading Very glibly did the midshipmen adopt ship terms in their speech, and soon ship life became very natural to them.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

plural of “cape” — a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

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From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading On this cruise Ralph’s duty in making and taking in sail, and in all ship evolutions, was to haul on different ropes.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Ralph Osborn made daily progress in knowledge of the ropes and sails and rigging of the ship.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

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

From this reading Very glibly did the midshipmen adopt ship terms in their speech, and soon ship life became very natural to them.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading On this cruise Ralph’s duty in making and taking in sail, and in all ship evolutions, was to haul on different ropes.

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

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

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

From this reading On this cruise Ralph’s duty in making and taking in sail, and in all ship evolutions, was to haul on different ropes.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

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

From this reading On this cruise Ralph’s duty in making and taking in sail, and in all ship evolutions, was to haul on different ropes.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

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

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

with superficial plausibility

From this reading Very glibly did the midshipmen adopt ship terms in their speech, and soon ship life became very natural to them.

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

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

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

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

draw slowly or heavily

From this reading On this cruise Ralph’s duty in making and taking in sail, and in all ship evolutions, was to haul on different ropes.

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

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

past form of “imbibe” — take in, also metaphorically

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

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

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Ralph Osborn made daily progress in knowledge of the ropes and sails and rigging of the ship.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Very glibly did the midshipmen adopt ship terms in their speech, and soon ship life became very natural to them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Ralph Osborn made daily progress in knowledge of the ropes and sails and rigging of the ship.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading On this cruise Ralph’s duty in making and taking in sail, and in all ship evolutions, was to haul on different ropes.

plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading Very glibly did the midshipmen adopt ship terms in their speech, and soon ship life became very natural to them.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Very glibly did the midshipmen adopt ship terms in their speech, and soon ship life became very natural to them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ralph Osborn made daily progress in knowledge of the ropes and sails and rigging of the ship.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

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

From this reading Ralph Osborn made daily progress in knowledge of the ropes and sails and rigging of the ship.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Ralph Osborn made daily progress in knowledge of the ropes and sails and rigging of the ship.

with speed

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

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

From this reading Ralph Osborn made daily progress in knowledge of the ropes and sails and rigging of the ship.

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

From this reading On this cruise Ralph’s duty in making and taking in sail, and in all ship evolutions, was to haul on different ropes.

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

From this reading Ralph Osborn made daily progress in knowledge of the ropes and sails and rigging of the ship.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading Ralph Osborn made daily progress in knowledge of the ropes and sails and rigging of the ship.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading On this cruise Ralph’s duty in making and taking in sail, and in all ship evolutions, was to haul on different ropes.

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

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading Ralph Osborn made daily progress in knowledge of the ropes and sails and rigging of the ship.

express in words

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

transport commercially

From this reading Ralph Osborn made daily progress in knowledge of the ropes and sails and rigging of the ship.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

in the near future

From this reading Very glibly did the midshipmen adopt ship terms in their speech, and soon ship life became very natural to them.

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

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Very glibly did the midshipmen adopt ship terms in their speech, and soon ship life became very natural to them.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading On this cruise Ralph’s duty in making and taking in sail, and in all ship evolutions, was to haul on different ropes.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

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

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Very glibly did the midshipmen adopt ship terms in their speech, and soon ship life became very natural to them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Very glibly did the midshipmen adopt ship terms in their speech, and soon ship life became very natural to them.

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

From this reading On this cruise Ralph’s duty in making and taking in sail, and in all ship evolutions, was to haul on different ropes.

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

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

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

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”

precisely as stated

From this reading Very glibly did the midshipmen adopt ship terms in their speech, and soon ship life became very natural to them.

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

From this reading Gentle breezes steadily blew the _Chesapeake_ to the south’ard, and in a few days she had cleared the Capes and was out on the broad Atlantic.

which person or people

From this reading He quickly learned he should say gear, not ropes, and early imbibed the contempt every true sailorman has for one who says: “up-stairs,” or “down-stairs,” instead of the approved terms of “above” or “below.”