Chapter I

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From this reading Boston L. C. Page & Company mdcccci L. C. PAGE & COMPANY 200 SUMMER STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

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

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

anew

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

(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 A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

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

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Manasseh," "The Baron's Sons," "Pretty Michal," etc.

any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Manasseh," "The Baron's Sons," "Pretty Michal," etc.

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

From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Manasseh," "The Baron's Sons," "Pretty Michal," etc.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading Boston L. C. Page & Company mdcccci L. C. PAGE & COMPANY 200 SUMMER STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Boston L. C. Page & Company mdcccci L. C. PAGE & COMPANY 200 SUMMER STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

make calm or still

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

plural of “cask” — the quantity a cask will hold

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Boston L. C. Page & Company mdcccci L. C. PAGE & COMPANY 200 SUMMER STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Manasseh," "The Baron's Sons," "Pretty Michal," etc.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Manasseh," "The Baron's Sons," "Pretty Michal," etc.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

moving swiftly

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

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

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

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

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

past form of “heel” — tilt to one side

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

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

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

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

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading Boston L. C. Page & Company mdcccci L. C. PAGE & COMPANY 200 SUMMER STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Manasseh," "The Baron's Sons," "Pretty Michal," etc.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Boston L. C. Page & Company mdcccci L. C. PAGE & COMPANY 200 SUMMER STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

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From this reading Boston L. C. Page & Company mdcccci L. C. PAGE & COMPANY 200 SUMMER STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Manasseh," "The Baron's Sons," "Pretty Michal," etc.

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

in motion

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

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

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Manasseh," "The Baron's Sons," "Pretty Michal," etc.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

past form of “outlive” — live longer than

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

above and across; more than

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Boston L. C. Page & Company mdcccci L. C. PAGE & COMPANY 200 SUMMER STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

plural of “petrel” — relatively small long-winged tube-nosed bird that flies far from land

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Manasseh," "The Baron's Sons," "Pretty Michal," etc.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

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 A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

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

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

ruined or disrupted

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

transport commercially

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

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From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Manasseh," "The Baron's Sons," "Pretty Michal," etc.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Boston L. C. Page & Company mdcccci L. C. PAGE & COMPANY 200 SUMMER STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Boston L. C. Page & Company mdcccci L. C. PAGE & COMPANY 200 SUMMER STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

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

From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Manasseh," "The Baron's Sons," "Pretty Michal," etc.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

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

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

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From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

having passed out of existence

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

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

From this reading The storm had spent itself, the sea was calm again, and on its smooth surface tossed empty casks and shattered masts,--the monuments of shipwrecked vessels.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

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

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

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

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

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

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

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

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The stormy petrels had vanished with the tempest, and the flying fish were now making their clumsy leaps from wave to wave,--a sign of fair weather.

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

From this reading A brigantine which had outlived the gale was moving slowly over the almost unrippled surface of the water; all hands were engaged in repairing the damage occasioned by the storm; temporary masts were rigged, sails trimmed, the crew worked fairly hanging in the air; for the ship had heeled far over,--a proof that her ballast had shifted during the tempest.