Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

(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 NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

lacking vigor or energy

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading Upon the cooler side of the upper deck the first class passengers had disposed themselves under the once-white awning.

rendered motionless for lack of wind

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

a mountainous island in eastern Indonesia

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

a refrigerator for cooling liquids

From this reading Upon the cooler side of the upper deck the first class passengers had disposed themselves under the once-white awning.

a variable color averaging a deep pink

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

comparative of “dirty” — soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

having made preparations

From this reading Upon the cooler side of the upper deck the first class passengers had disposed themselves under the once-white awning.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

an opposing military force

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Upon the cooler side of the upper deck the first class passengers had disposed themselves under the once-white awning.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

set up or found

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

plural of “frond” — compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

emerge from the eggs

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

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

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

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

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

unfavorable to life or growth

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

a person who lives and works on land

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mindanao lay to the west and south, vast, mysterious.

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

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

-ing form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

the second largest island of the Philippines at the southern end of the archipelago; mountainous and volcanic

From this reading Mindanao lay to the west and south, vast, mysterious.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

used to form the superlative

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Mindanao lay to the west and south, vast, mysterious.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

not any; not one

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

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

From this reading Upon the cooler side of the upper deck the first class passengers had disposed themselves under the once-white awning.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

above and across; more than

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

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

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

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

From this reading Upon the cooler side of the upper deck the first class passengers had disposed themselves under the once-white awning.

more slowly

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

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

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

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

From this reading Mindanao lay to the west and south, vast, mysterious.

past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

not in physical motion

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

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

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Upon the cooler side of the upper deck the first class passengers had disposed themselves under the once-white awning.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

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

From this reading Mindanao lay to the west and south, vast, mysterious.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Upon the cooler side of the upper deck the first class passengers had disposed themselves under the once-white awning.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Upon the cooler side of the upper deck the first class passengers had disposed themselves under the once-white awning.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Mindanao lay to the west and south, vast, mysterious.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

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

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Mindanao lay to the west and south, vast, mysterious.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS, AND AN ENEMY The _Francesca_, no slower and no dirtier than most of the other steamers which ply the inter-island trade routes, had waddled all night and all day through the Celebes Sea.

which person or people

From this reading Terry stood alone at the forward end of the small promenade deck watching the third class passengers, who, though still manifesting the uneasiness of the Malay landsman at sea, were comfortably sprawled upon the dirty hatch covers enjoying the seven-mile breeze created by the movement of the vessel through the still atmosphere.

humorously sarcastic or mocking

From this reading Afternoon found her laboring over a becalmed mirror of sea, past rippled reefs, through clusters of little coral islands from which straggle-plumed palms raised wry fronds in anemic defiance of inhospitable, root resisting soil.