Chapter VII

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

later than; following

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

anew

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

aroused or activated

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

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From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

next to; at the side of

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I say, my men,"--to the black canoemen--"pull to that big timber-ship, will ye?"

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

From this reading "I say, my men,"--to the black canoemen--"pull to that big timber-ship, will ye?"

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From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

exhale hard

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

the two together, not just one

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

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

From this reading "I say, my men,"--to the black canoemen--"pull to that big timber-ship, will ye?"

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

put or send forth

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

lively and spirited

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

a digital tape recording of sound

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading THE DEVIL'S GULLY.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

in an encouraging manner

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

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

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

opinion or judgment

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)

From this reading THE DEVIL'S GULLY.

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

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From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

with the head foremost

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

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

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

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

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

the act of retaining something

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

exceedingly bad

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

a short coat

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

a boy or man

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

for more time

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

roused to anger

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

most important element

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

the force of workers available

From this reading "I say, my men,"--to the black canoemen--"pull to that big timber-ship, will ye?"

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

a kerchief worn around the neck

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

not any; not one

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

and nothing more

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading "I say, my men,"--to the black canoemen--"pull to that big timber-ship, will ye?"

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

become active

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

express in words

From this reading "I say, my men,"--to the black canoemen--"pull to that big timber-ship, will ye?"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

the act of killing yourself

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

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

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

carry out

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

very great or intense

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S GULLY.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

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From this reading "I say, my men,"--to the black canoemen--"pull to that big timber-ship, will ye?"

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

having passed out of existence

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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 At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

at the time that

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

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

From this reading At this he slowly rose up in the canoe, rubbing his eyes, and pressing his forehead, as if he had awakened out of some horrid dream, the effects of which he was endeavouring to shake off; but the instant he was no longer in doubt as to the reality of his misfortune, he cast the slough of his despondency, and with terrific energy tore off his jacket and neckerchief, and dashing both into the water, along with his hat, threw himself headlong after them; being only prevented from accomplishing his purpose of self-destruction by my dragging him on board again by the leg, and then holding him in the canoe by main force.

a Caucasian

From this reading "Ay, ay, massa," rejoined the poor fellows; "only hold dat poor mad buccra hand--take care him don't get at we, please, massa--white somarry when him blod up, bad enough--but when buccra beside himself, for true and true--heigh, de devil, massa."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I say, my men,"--to the black canoemen--"pull to that big timber-ship, will ye?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

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

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "I say, my men,"--to the black canoemen--"pull to that big timber-ship, will ye?"

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading I was certainly extremely puzzled myself to conjecture what could have become of the brig--that she had vanished was certain--and as for poor Captain Hause, he was in a truly pitiable state; quite stunned with the suddenness and severity of the blow, so as to be altogether unable to think or act for himself--"Come, Hause, my lad," said I, encouragingly, "this won't do; rouse yourself, man, and let us see what's to be done."