Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

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

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

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

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

from appearances alone

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

the formal act of approving

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

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

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

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

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading The gale saved him the bother of closing it.

lacking funds

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

-ing form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

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

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

the act of closing something

From this reading The gale saved him the bother of closing it.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

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

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Opening this by main strength, he entered.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

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

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

set up or found

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

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

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

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

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The gale saved him the bother of closing it.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

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

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

a new personification of a familiar idea

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

freely in a nonliteral manner

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

darkened by clouds

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

most important element

From this reading Opening this by main strength, he entered.

and nothing more

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

an instance of misfortune

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

inflected form of “mop” — to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

coming from the northwest

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

according to the clock

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Opening this by main strength, he entered.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

inflected form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

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 It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

full of fun and high spirits

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

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

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading The gale saved him the bother of closing it.

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

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

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

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

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

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

firm and dependable especially in loyalty

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Opening this by main strength, he entered.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

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

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

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

From this reading Opening this by main strength, he entered.

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

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

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

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

directed up

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

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

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

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

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

which person or people

From this reading It was not much of a sea--merely a playful slap of a wave that broke against the staunch black side and glanced upward in a shower of spray, spattering liberally a solitary passenger who had been showing enough interest in the weather to remain on deck until that particular moment.

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From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Apparently undisconcerted by the misadventure, he shook himself and laughed a sober, contented laugh, found a handkerchief and mopped his face with it, then, with a final approving survey of the lowering and belligerent canopy of wind-cloud that overhung the tortured ocean, permitted himself to be blown aft to the door of the first-cabin smoking-room.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE FINAL INCARNATION About five o'clock of an evening in April the Cunarder _Caronia_, four hours out from Queenstown and buckling down to a night's hard work against the northwesterly gale, shipped a sea.