Chapter III

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From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

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From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

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From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

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

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

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

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

to gain with effort

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading CHAMAI RECOGNISED BY THE ATTENDANT OF THE SLAVE.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CHAMAI RECOGNISED BY THE ATTENDANT OF THE SLAVE.

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From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

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From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

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From this reading CHAMAI RECOGNISED BY THE ATTENDANT OF THE SLAVE.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

rid of obstructions

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

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

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

command with authority

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

increase twofold

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

plural of “galley” — a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

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

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

to a considerable degree

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

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

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

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

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

a port in western Israel on the Mediterranean; incorporated into Tel Aviv in 1950

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

attach to a support

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

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

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

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

From this reading [28] Now Ras-el-Abiad.

slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHAMAI RECOGNISED BY THE ATTENDANT OF THE SLAVE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

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

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

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From this reading [28] Now Ras-el-Abiad.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading CHAMAI RECOGNISED BY THE ATTENDANT OF THE SLAVE.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading CHAMAI RECOGNISED BY THE ATTENDANT OF THE SLAVE.

to, toward, or in the southwest

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

move hurridly

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

plural of “stadium” — a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

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

From this reading CHAMAI RECOGNISED BY THE ATTENDANT OF THE SLAVE.

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

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

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

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

being four more than twenty

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

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

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading From White Cape[28] I should sight the distant promontory of Mount Carmel, and avoiding the deep waters of the bay to the north of this point, I should double it and coast along direct to Joppa.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.

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

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

a Caucasian

From this reading In order to clear the White Cape in the south-west, I took an oblique course across the bay, on the north of which stands the city of Tyre.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The _Cabiros_ was quite capable of making 1300 stadia[29] in twenty-four hours; but the gaoul, which was always in ordinary weather worked by sails and was now heavily laden, could not attain that speed; neither could the galleys.