Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Women are sharper than men about such matters.

anew

From this reading I was glad to find again at the wheel our pilot of yesterday.

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

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

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

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

move towards

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

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

From this reading Women are sharper than men about such matters.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

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

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

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

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

cause to be bored

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

-ing form of “crunch” — make a crushing noise

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

a contrived or fantastic idea

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I was glad to find again at the wheel our pilot of yesterday.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

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From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading I was glad to find again at the wheel our pilot of yesterday.

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

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

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

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

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

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

the person who steers a ship

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

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

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

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

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

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

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

and nothing more

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Women are sharper than men about such matters.

pertaining to or occurring in the morning

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

the force of workers available

From this reading Women are sharper than men about such matters.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

the light of the Moon

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

impressive in appearance

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

constitution of the human body

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

operate an airplane

From this reading I was glad to find again at the wheel our pilot of yesterday.

having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

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

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

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

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games

From this reading Women are sharper than men about such matters.

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

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Women are sharper than men about such matters.

causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

the first light of day

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Women are sharper than men about such matters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

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

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

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

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

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

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading I was glad to find again at the wheel our pilot of yesterday.

at the time that

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

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

From this reading Before my dreaming eyes was the terror of a hungry, crunching tooth, fixed in the vessel's side, that of the iceberg, lying black in the moonlight like a great coal crystal, grimly awaiting our approach, but the reality, as well as the figment, had disappeared when I emerged at sunrise from the suffocating cabin, to the atmosphere of the cool and quiet quarter-deck, which had just undergone its matutinal.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Armed with an orange and a biscuit for physical refreshment, I depended on sea and sky for my mental entertainment; and in my hand I bore a slender scroll, destined as a propitiatory offering to our offended helmsman.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Women are sharper than men about such matters.

the day immediately before today

From this reading I was glad to find again at the wheel our pilot of yesterday.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your iceberg has disappeared, Mr. Garth," I said, as I extended to him the sketch I had made of his noble _physique_ the day before, "and here is a picture for your wife, which she will see was not drawn for fun.