Chapter I

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From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

later than; following

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

(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 “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF “OUT OF GLOUCESTER,” “THE SEINERS,” ETC.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

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

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

cause to be bored

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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

From this reading Exactly what that something was Peter could not say.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

agreeably diverting

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF “OUT OF GLOUCESTER,” “THE SEINERS,” ETC.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Exactly what that something was Peter could not say.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

an ornamental facade

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

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

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries

From this reading AUTHOR OF “OUT OF GLOUCESTER,” “THE SEINERS,” ETC.

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

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

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

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

plural of “holler” — a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

and nothing more

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

United States psychologist who experimented with psychoactive drugs (including LSD) and became a well-known advocate of their use (1920-1996)

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

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

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

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

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

a condition requiring relief

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

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

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF “OUT OF GLOUCESTER,” “THE SEINERS,” ETC.

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AUTHOR OF “OUT OF GLOUCESTER,” “THE SEINERS,” ETC.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

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

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

express in words

From this reading Exactly what that something was Peter could not say.

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF “OUT OF GLOUCESTER,” “THE SEINERS,” ETC.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

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

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF “OUT OF GLOUCESTER,” “THE SEINERS,” ETC.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

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

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

hard to endure

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

pull hard

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Exactly what that something was Peter could not say.

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

From this reading “’Tis Tommie I’m after,” hollers back the Skipper _Frontispiece_ “All the looseness in my oil-pants is ketched tight” 26 What’s that a-drivin’ in from sea, like a ghost from out 32 Stood by and took them as they came down 64 A tug bore down and hailed them 68

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.

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

From this reading Something in the appearance of the vessel just rounding the Point helped to give new life to the idea he had been entertaining for some minutes now--that a little trip along the harbor front wouldn’t be a half bad notion.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He was having another mug-up for himself 114 The _Lucy_ was acting like a vessel trying to coax the other 152 “You just try it--just let me see you try it, Sam Leary” 234 The Sail-Carriers It was a howling gale outside, but howling gales were common things to Peter, and he did not see why this one need hinder his taking a little stroll along the docks.