Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

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

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

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

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading By these current ripples I was assured that she was now off St. Roque and had struck the current which sweeps around that cape.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

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

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading By these current ripples I was assured that she was now off St. Roque and had struck the current which sweeps around that cape.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

plural of “auditor” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By these current ripples I was assured that she was now off St. Roque and had struck the current which sweeps around that cape.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

the outline of a coast

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

a state at a particular time

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

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

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

possessive form of “dreyfus” — French army officer of Jewish descent whose false imprisonment for treason in 1894 raised issues of anti-Semitism that dominated French politics until his release in 1906 (1859-1935)

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

-ing form of “favor” — promote over another

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

the body of people who are citizens of a particular government

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

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

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

an island state in the West Indies in the southeastern Caribbean Sea; an independent state within the British Commonwealth

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

a geographical region of northeastern South America including Guyana and Surinam

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

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

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

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

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

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

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

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

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

not any; not one

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

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

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

past form of “patter” — rain gently

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

bring forth or yield

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

with low volume

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

the event of something appearing again

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

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

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

express in words

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

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

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading By these current ripples I was assured that she was now off St. Roque and had struck the current which sweeps around that cape.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

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

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

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

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading By these current ripples I was assured that she was now off St. Roque and had struck the current which sweeps around that cape.

plural of “sweep” — a wide scope

From this reading By these current ripples I was assured that she was now off St. Roque and had struck the current which sweeps around that cape.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By these current ripples I was assured that she was now off St. Roque and had struck the current which sweeps around that cape.

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

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading By these current ripples I was assured that she was now off St. Roque and had struck the current which sweeps around that cape.

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

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

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

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

an island in West Indies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading On May 10 there was a great change in the condition of the sea; there could be no doubt of my longitude now, if any had before existed in my mind.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.

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

From this reading By these current ripples I was assured that she was now off St. Roque and had struck the current which sweeps around that cape.

during the time that

From this reading Strange and long-forgotten current ripples pattered against the sloop's sides in grateful music; the tune arrested the oar, and I sat quietly listening to it while the _Spray_ kept on her course.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the favoring current off Cape St. Roque, Brazil--All at sea regarding the Spanish-American war--An exchange of signals with the battle-ship _Oregon_--Off Dreyfus's prison on Devil's Island--Reappearance to the _Spray_ of the north star--The light on Trinidad--A charming introduction to Grenada--Talks to friendly auditors.

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

From this reading The trade-winds, we old sailors say, produce this current, which, in its course from this point forward, is governed by the coastline of Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, and, as some would say, by the Monroe Doctrine.