Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

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

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

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

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

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

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

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

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

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

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

the property of having a relatively great size

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

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From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Our binnacle, by the way, the place that holds a ship’s compasses, deserves a word of mention.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

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From this reading Our binnacle, by the way, the place that holds a ship’s compasses, deserves a word of mention.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading Our binnacle, by the way, the place that holds a ship’s compasses, deserves a word of mention.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

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

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

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

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

an exact copy or reproduction

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

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

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

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

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

for a limitless time

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

written or drawn or engraved

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

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

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading Our binnacle, by the way, the place that holds a ship’s compasses, deserves a word of mention.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

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

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

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

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

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

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

plural of “inducement” — a positive motivational influence

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

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

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

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

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

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

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

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

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

make reference to

From this reading Our binnacle, by the way, the place that holds a ship’s compasses, deserves a word of mention.

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From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

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

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our binnacle, by the way, the place that holds a ship’s compasses, deserves a word of mention.

sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

look furtively

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Our binnacle, by the way, the place that holds a ship’s compasses, deserves a word of mention.

a full supply

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

having a point

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

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

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

on the contrary

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Our binnacle, by the way, the place that holds a ship’s compasses, deserves a word of mention.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

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

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

be standing; be upright

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

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

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

in or at that place or location

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

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

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

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

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

in the direction of

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

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

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

except if; if not

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

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

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

look attentively

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

in or at the place that

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

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

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

in the company of; together with

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It was a little house, about the bigness of a common bird-cage, with sliding panel doors, and two drawing-rooms within, and constantly perched upon a stand, right in front of the helm.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading I liked to peep in at the binnacle, and watch the needle; and I wondered how it was that it pointed north, rather than south or west; for I do not know that any reason can be given why it points in the precise direction it does.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Our binnacle, by the way, the place that holds a ship’s compasses, deserves a word of mention.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading One would think, too, that, as since the beginning of the world almost, the tide of emigration has been setting west, the needle would point that way; whereas, it is forever pointing its fixed fore-finger toward the Pole, where there are few inducements to attract a sailor, unless it be plenty of ice for mint-juleps.

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

From this reading QUARTER-DECK FURNITURE Though, for reasons hinted at above, they would not let me steer, I contented myself with learning the compass, a graphic facsimile of which I drew on a blank leaf of the _“Wealth of Nations,”_ and studied it every morning, like the multiplication table.