Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading If it was not the best-setting sail afloat, it was at least very strongly made and would stand a hard blow.

later than; following

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

anew

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

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

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

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

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading It was slow work; but little by little the squaresail on the boom expanded to the dimensions of a serviceable mainsail with a peak to it and a leech besides.

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

From this reading If it was not the best-setting sail afloat, it was at least very strongly made and would stand a hard blow.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

exhale hard

From this reading If it was not the best-setting sail afloat, it was at least very strongly made and would stand a hard blow.

make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading It was slow work; but little by little the squaresail on the boom expanded to the dimensions of a serviceable mainsail with a peak to it and a leech besides.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

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

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

a republic in northwestern South America with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar; Spanish is the official language

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

characterized by great determination

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

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

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading It was slow work; but little by little the squaresail on the boom expanded to the dimensions of a serviceable mainsail with a peak to it and a leech besides.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

moving toward the east

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

come together

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

increased in extent or size or bulk or scope

From this reading It was slow work; but little by little the squaresail on the boom expanded to the dimensions of a serviceable mainsail with a peak to it and a leech besides.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

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

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

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

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading If it was not the best-setting sail afloat, it was at least very strongly made and would stand a hard blow.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

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

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

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

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it was not the best-setting sail afloat, it was at least very strongly made and would stand a hard blow.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was slow work; but little by little the squaresail on the boom expanded to the dimensions of a serviceable mainsail with a peak to it and a leech besides.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading If it was not the best-setting sail afloat, it was at least very strongly made and would stand a hard blow.

carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

From this reading It was slow work; but little by little the squaresail on the boom expanded to the dimensions of a serviceable mainsail with a peak to it and a leech besides.

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

From this reading It was slow work; but little by little the squaresail on the boom expanded to the dimensions of a serviceable mainsail with a peak to it and a leech besides.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If it was not the best-setting sail afloat, it was at least very strongly made and would stand a hard blow.

Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

the lowermost sail on the mainmast

From this reading It was slow work; but little by little the squaresail on the boom expanded to the dimensions of a serviceable mainsail with a peak to it and a leech besides.

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

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

noisily and stubbornly defiant

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading It was slow work; but little by little the squaresail on the boom expanded to the dimensions of a serviceable mainsail with a peak to it and a leech besides.

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

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

continue talking

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading If it was not the best-setting sail afloat, it was at least very strongly made and would stand a hard blow.

the work of a sailor

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

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 Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

ready for service or able to give long service

From this reading It was slow work; but little by little the squaresail on the boom expanded to the dimensions of a serviceable mainsail with a peak to it and a leech besides.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading It was slow work; but little by little the squaresail on the boom expanded to the dimensions of a serviceable mainsail with a peak to it and a leech besides.

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

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

toward the south

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

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

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

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

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

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

From this reading It was slow work; but little by little the squaresail on the boom expanded to the dimensions of a serviceable mainsail with a peak to it and a leech besides.

be standing; be upright

From this reading If it was not the best-setting sail afloat, it was at least very strongly made and would stand a hard blow.

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading If it was not the best-setting sail afloat, it was at least very strongly made and would stand a hard blow.

obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

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

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

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

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

in the direction of

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

precisely as stated

From this reading If it was not the best-setting sail afloat, it was at least very strongly made and would stand a hard blow.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

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

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

at the time that

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

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

From this reading I was determined to rely on my own small resources to repair the damages of the great gale which drove me southward toward the Horn, after I had passed from the Strait of Magellan out into the Pacific.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Repairing the _Spray's_ sails--Savages and an obstreperous anchor-A spider-fight--An encounter with Black Pedro--A visit to the steamship _Colombia_,--On the defensive against a fleet of canoes--A record of voyages through the strait--A chance cargo of tallow.

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

From this reading So when I had got back into the strait, by way of Cockburn Channel, I did not proceed eastward for help at the Sandy Point settlement, but turning again into the northwestward reach of the strait, set to work with my palm and needle at every opportunity, when at anchor and when sailing.

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

From this reading If it was not the best-setting sail afloat, it was at least very strongly made and would stand a hard blow.