Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

(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 They had made sure of the tobacco by bringing away, at once, all that they could find.

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

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

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

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

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

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had made sure of the tobacco by bringing away, at once, all that they could find.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They had made sure of the tobacco by bringing away, at once, all that they could find.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

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

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

plural of “bottom” — the lower side of anything

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading They had made sure of the tobacco by bringing away, at once, all that they could find.

lacking funds

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

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

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

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

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

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

From this reading THE DUTCHMEN OBTAIN REFRESHMENTS.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading They had made sure of the tobacco by bringing away, at once, all that they could find.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

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

From this reading They had made sure of the tobacco by bringing away, at once, all that they could find.

plural of “ham” — meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

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

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

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

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

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

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

darkened by clouds

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They had made sure of the tobacco by bringing away, at once, all that they could find.

a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

the force of workers available

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

not any; not one

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

come into possession of

From this reading THE DUTCHMEN OBTAIN REFRESHMENTS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

on one occasion

From this reading They had made sure of the tobacco by bringing away, at once, all that they could find.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

showing little emotion

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading THE DUTCHMEN OBTAIN REFRESHMENTS.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

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

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

fastened with stitches

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading They had made sure of the tobacco by bringing away, at once, all that they could find.

express in words

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had made sure of the tobacco by bringing away, at once, all that they could find.

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

From this reading THE DUTCHMEN OBTAIN REFRESHMENTS.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had made sure of the tobacco by bringing away, at once, all that they could find.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading They had made sure of the tobacco by bringing away, at once, all that they could find.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

past form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

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

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

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

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

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

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

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

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

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

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

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

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

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

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Of what a proportion of her freight was composed I could not tell, much of it being in parcels and casks.

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

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading I observed a number of hams stitched up in canvas, and some sacks of potatoes, two bags of which were lost by the bottoms bursting whilst they were being hoisted, on which Van Vogelaar broke into several terrible oaths in Dutch, though 'twas like a dramatic rehearsal of a ranting and bullying scene, for Vanderdecken took no notice and the men went on hoisting and lowering away in the old phlegmatic mechanic fashion as though they were deaf.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading Above an hour passed before the big boat, deeply laden, was towed by the little one from the wreck.