Chapter X

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

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

later than; following

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

(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 When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

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

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

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

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Dennis realized full well that he must avoid all appearance of suspicions having been awakened in him.

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

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "And when shall we make that position, Skipper?" he asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Dennis realized full well that he must avoid all appearance of suspicions having been awakened in him.

aroused or activated

From this reading Dennis realized full well that he must avoid all appearance of suspicions having been awakened in him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Dennis realized full well that he must avoid all appearance of suspicions having been awakened in him.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

in a courageous manner

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

a visual display of information

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

intentionally conceived

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

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

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

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

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

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

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

set up or found

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Dennis realized full well that he must avoid all appearance of suspicions having been awakened in him.

a long fixed look

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

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

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Dennis realized full well that he must avoid all appearance of suspicions having been awakened in him.

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

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

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

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

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

From this reading Dennis realized full well that he must avoid all appearance of suspicions having been awakened in him.

ten 10s

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

disregarded

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

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

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

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

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

engage in

From this reading "And when shall we make that position, Skipper?" he asked.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Dennis realized full well that he must avoid all appearance of suspicions having been awakened in him.

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

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

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

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

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

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

go across or through

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Dennis realized full well that he must avoid all appearance of suspicions having been awakened in him.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

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

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

uttered with a trill

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "And when shall we make that position, Skipper?" he asked.

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

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading "And when shall we make that position, Skipper?" he asked.

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

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Dennis realized full well that he must avoid all appearance of suspicions having been awakened in him.

past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

shedding tears

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

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

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

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

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

male cat

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

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

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

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

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

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

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

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

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading When at breakfast Mrs. Pontifex remarked upon the blessed relief of having the cook aboard, Dennis quite ignored the subject therefore, conscious that Ericksen was watching him with keen and predatory gaze.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "And when shall we make that position, Skipper?" he asked.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Dennis realized full well that he must avoid all appearance of suspicions having been awakened in him.

-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

at the time that

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Tom Dennis wakened, the morning after the _Pelican_ tacked out of the Unalaska channel, he found that she had, with the audacity of all whaling ships, run through Unimak Pass in the dark and was now tearing across the North Pacific at an eight-knot clip, with a stiff south-easter rolling her along bravely.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading THE WRECK From Unalaska to the position indicated upon the chart as the resting-place of the _John Simpson_ was, in the rough, six hundred knots--nearly seven hundred miles.