Chapter XXIX · We Lay in Our Cargo

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

From this reading The next day was a busy one aboard _The Gentle Hand_.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading The next day was a busy one aboard _The Gentle Hand_.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

anew

From this reading All the boats were gotten out early, and the barque headed in shore again.

(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 All the boats were gotten out early, and the barque headed in shore again.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

at or near or toward the center of a ship

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

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

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

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

From this reading All the boats were gotten out early, and the barque headed in shore again.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

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

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts

From this reading All the boats were gotten out early, and the barque headed in shore again.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading All the boats were gotten out early, and the barque headed in shore again.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The next day was a busy one aboard _The Gentle Hand_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day was a busy one aboard _The Gentle Hand_.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

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

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

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

From this reading All the boats were gotten out early, and the barque headed in shore again.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

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From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

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

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The next day was a busy one aboard _The Gentle Hand_.

the act of giving

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading All the boats were gotten out early, and the barque headed in shore again.

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

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The next day was a busy one aboard _The Gentle Hand_.

past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading All the boats were gotten out early, and the barque headed in shore again.

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

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

From this reading All the boats were gotten out early, and the barque headed in shore again.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

most important element

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day was a busy one aboard _The Gentle Hand_.

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

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

according to the clock

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

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

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The next day was a busy one aboard _The Gentle Hand_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading All the boats were gotten out early, and the barque headed in shore again.

being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

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

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading All the boats were gotten out early, and the barque headed in shore again.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

toward the south

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

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

From this reading The next day was a busy one aboard _The Gentle Hand_.

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

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

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

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

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

From this reading The next day was a busy one aboard _The Gentle Hand_.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading By two bells (nine o’clock) in the forenoon, we were close in to the bar at the river mouth, the breeze giving us way at the rate of about five knots, but, as we drew under the land, it became puffy and showed signs of dying out altogether.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had stood off at night, for fear of a current setting us into the breakers, and we did not care to let go an anchor.

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

From this reading All the boats were gotten out early, and the barque headed in shore again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was decided not to go in any closer, so the foreyards were left full, the main backed, and the forestaysail hauled amidship, heaving the barque to with a slight reach to the southward.