Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

(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 The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

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

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

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

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

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

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I only hoped that they had succeeded in getting safely landed somewhere before the storm began.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I only hoped that they had succeeded in getting safely landed somewhere before the storm began.

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

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In either case not a soul could escape to tell the story.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

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

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

one or the other of two

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading In either case not a soul could escape to tell the story.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

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

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading I only hoped that they had succeeded in getting safely landed somewhere before the storm began.

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

From this reading I only hoped that they had succeeded in getting safely landed somewhere before the storm began.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading I only hoped that they had succeeded in getting safely landed somewhere before the storm began.

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

From this reading I only hoped that they had succeeded in getting safely landed somewhere before the storm began.

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

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading I only hoped that they had succeeded in getting safely landed somewhere before the storm began.

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

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

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

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In either case not a soul could escape to tell the story.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

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

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

and nothing more

From this reading I only hoped that they had succeeded in getting safely landed somewhere before the storm began.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

any competition

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading I only hoped that they had succeeded in getting safely landed somewhere before the storm began.

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

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

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

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

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

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

in or at or to some place

From this reading I only hoped that they had succeeded in getting safely landed somewhere before the storm began.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading In either case not a soul could escape to tell the story.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

not in physical motion

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In either case not a soul could escape to tell the story.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading I only hoped that they had succeeded in getting safely landed somewhere before the storm began.

in a sullen manner

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

express in words

From this reading In either case not a soul could escape to tell the story.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

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

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

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

From this reading I only hoped that they had succeeded in getting safely landed somewhere before the storm began.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

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

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

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

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Caught by a gale under the frowning wall of rock which stretched for miles along the coast, the whale-boat, I knew, must either swamp with all on board, or be dashed to pieces against the cliffs.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

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From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

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

From this reading The storm still continued, and the heavy sea, which dashed sullenly all day against the black rocks under our tent, convinced me that nothing could be expected from the other party.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading CUT OFF BY STORM--STARVATION THREATENED--RACE WITH A RISING TIDE--TWO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD--RETURN TO LESNOI Early Saturday morning we moved on to the mouth of the valley, pitched our tent in a position to command a view of the approaches to the Samanka River, ballasted its edges with stones to keep the wind from blowing it down, and prepared to wait two days, according to orders, for the whale-boat.