Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

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

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

in a manner affording benefit or advantage

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

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

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

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

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

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

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

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

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

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

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Their stakes are generally so many plugs of tobacco, which, like rouleaux of guineas, are piled on their chests when they play.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

a card game (usually for two players) in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

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

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

having made preparations

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

either of two short watches: from 4-6 pm or 6-8 pm

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

divisible by two

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Their stakes are generally so many plugs of tobacco, which, like rouleaux of guineas, are piled on their chests when they play.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading Their stakes are generally so many plugs of tobacco, which, like rouleaux of guineas, are piled on their chests when they play.

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

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

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

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

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

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

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

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

oriented toward home

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

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

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

not provident; not providing for the future

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

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

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

act of bringing about a desired result

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

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

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

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

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Their stakes are generally so many plugs of tobacco, which, like rouleaux of guineas, are piled on their chests when they play.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

fasten with a lock

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Their stakes are generally so many plugs of tobacco, which, like rouleaux of guineas, are piled on their chests when they play.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

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

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

extremely wicked

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

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

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

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

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

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

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Their stakes are generally so many plugs of tobacco, which, like rouleaux of guineas, are piled on their chests when they play.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Their stakes are generally so many plugs of tobacco, which, like rouleaux of guineas, are piled on their chests when they play.

plural of “plug” — blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly

From this reading Their stakes are generally so many plugs of tobacco, which, like rouleaux of guineas, are piled on their chests when they play.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

payment for insurance

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

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

From this reading Their stakes are generally so many plugs of tobacco, which, like rouleaux of guineas, are piled on their chests when they play.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

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

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

past form of “seduce” — induce to have sex

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

in a sorrowful manner

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

the money risked on a gamble

From this reading Their stakes are generally so many plugs of tobacco, which, like rouleaux of guineas, are piled on their chests when they play.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

acceptance of despair

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

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

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

in or at that place or location

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

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

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

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

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

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

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading SOME SUPERIOR OLD NAIL-ROD AND _PIG-TAIL_ It has been mentioned how advantageously my shipmates disposed of their tobacco in Liverpool; but it is to be related how those nefarious commercial speculations of theirs reduced them to sad extremities in the end.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

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

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

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

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

any plant that crowds out cultivated plants

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

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

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading True to their improvident character, and seduced by the high prices paid for the weed in England, they had there sold off by far the greater portion of what tobacco they had; even inducing the mate to surrender the portion he had secured under lock and key by command of the Custom-house officers.

at the time that

From this reading So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium.

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

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.

but in spite of that

From this reading Now, one of the favorite pursuits of sailors during a dogwatch below at sea is cards; and though they do not understand whist, cribbage, and games of that kidney, yet they are adepts at what is called _“High-low-Jack-and-the-game,”_ which name, indeed, has a Jackish and nautical flavor.