Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

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From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

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From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

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

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

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

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

reports of the work of a society or learned body etc

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

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

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

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From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

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From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading A bad whale can do a lot of damage besides smashing whaleboats.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

knock against with force or violence

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading A bad whale can do a lot of damage besides smashing whaleboats.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

without stop or interruption

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading A bad whale can do a lot of damage besides smashing whaleboats.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading We were on a short line, however, for the bull had not sounded deeply.

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

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

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

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading We were on a short line, however, for the bull had not sounded deeply.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

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

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

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

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

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From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading We were on a short line, however, for the bull had not sounded deeply.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

something that is lost

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading A bad whale can do a lot of damage besides smashing whaleboats.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

not any; not one

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

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

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

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

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

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From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

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

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading We were on a short line, however, for the bull had not sounded deeply.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

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

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

the act of breaking something into small pieces

From this reading A bad whale can do a lot of damage besides smashing whaleboats.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading We were on a short line, however, for the bull had not sounded deeply.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

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

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

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

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

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

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

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

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Thus far we had suffered no loss from the monsters which the Scarboro was hunting; but as this old bull shot like an arrow for the scarred side of the bark, which was hove to less than half a mile away, it did look as though she was due to get a bad bump.

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

From this reading We were on a short line, however, for the bull had not sounded deeply.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

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From this reading A bad whale can do a lot of damage besides smashing whaleboats.

-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.

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

From this reading IN WHICH OUR CHAPTER OF BAD LUCK IS CONTINUED That old bull was sure a fighting whale.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading The annals of whaling do not lack records of such old rogues, as witness the sinking of the Kathleen, of New Bedford on the "12-40 ground" east of the Barbadoes in 1901.