Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

further or added

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

later than; following

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

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

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

(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 THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

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

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

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

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

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From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

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

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

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

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

water containing salts

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

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

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

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

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

put or send forth

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

a person who is in charge

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

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

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

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

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

a female human offspring

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

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

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

being one more than seven

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

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

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

opinion or judgment

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

set up or found

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

physically weak

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

death of a person

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

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

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

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

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

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

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

plural of “hermit” — one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

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

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

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

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

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

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

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

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

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

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

and nothing more

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

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

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

immediately past

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

set up or found

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

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From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

the force of workers available

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

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From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

not any; not one

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

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

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

and nothing more

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

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From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

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From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

an unusually small individual

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

cover with planks

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

the possibility of future success

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

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From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

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

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

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From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

very bad

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

except for; apart from

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

cut with a saw

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

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From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

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

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

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

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

transport commercially

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

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

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

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From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

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

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

not in physical motion

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

fill by packing tightly

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

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

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

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

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

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

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

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

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

a shaky motion

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

precisely as stated

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

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From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

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

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

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

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

filled with water

From this reading In this 'rotten carcass of a boat,' not unlike that into which Prospero and his lovely daughter were 'hoist,' not rigg'd, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rats Instinctively had quit it, did Christian intend to cast adrift his late commander and his eighteen innocent companions, or as many of them as she would stow, to find, as they inevitably must have found, a watery grave.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

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

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

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

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

during the time that

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

which person or people

From this reading But treasures all to hermits of the brine, Were added after, to the earnest prayer Of those who saw no hope save sea and air; And last, that trembling vassal of the Pole, The feeling compass, Navigation's soul.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE OPEN-BOAT NAVIGATION The boat is lower'd with all the haste of hate, With its slight plank between thee and thy fate; Her only cargo such a scant supply As promises the death their hands deny; And just enough of water and of bread To keep, some days, the dying from the dead: Some cordage, canvas, sails, and lines, and twine.

infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading * * * * * The launch is crowded with the faithful few Who wait their Chief--a melancholy crew: But some remained reluctant on the deck Of that proud vessel, now a moral wreck--And view'd their Captain's fate with piteous eyes; While others scoff'd his augur'd miseries, Sneer'd at the prospect of his pigmy sail, And the slight bark so laden and so frail.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading Christian had intended to send away his captain and associates in the cutter, and ordered that it should be hoisted out for that purpose, which was done--a small wretched boat, that could hold but eight or ten men at the most, with a very small additional weight; and, what was still worse, she was so worm-eaten and decayed, especially in the bottom planks, that the probability was, she would have gone down before she had proceeded a mile from the ship.