used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
(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 As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
any thing at all
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
bailingverbUS /ˈbeɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bail” — release after a security has been paid
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
intentionally conceived
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
obtain
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
used to form the superlative
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
not any; not one
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
and nothing more
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
oversightnounUS /ˈoʊvərsaɪt/
an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
Phil
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From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
plug-hole
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From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
a strong line
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
Ryder
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From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
schooner's
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From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
SEAL-HUNT
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From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading At length he began to believe that by some strange oversight he must have been forgotten, and that if anything was done to relieve the situation he must do it himself.
tantalizingadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋ/
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He thought that if he could only haul his boat up close under the stern of the schooner he might be able to climb up the rope, and so gain her deck.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
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 As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
whettedverbUS /ˈwetɪd/
inflected form of “whet” — make keen or more acute
From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
whiffs
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From this reading During this time he was painfully conscious of a most vigorous appetite, that was whetted by occasional tantalizing whiffs that came floating back to him from the galley.
which person or people
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As no other plan offered, he proceeded to put this one into execution, and stepping forward into the bow of the boat, without regard to the increase of water that this movement caused to flow in through the plug-hole, he seized the rope and began to pull with all his might.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE FIRST SEAL-HUNT For an hour or more Phil Ryder sat in the stern of the boat, alternately bailing, shouting, and casting hopeful glances at the schooner’s rail every few moments in the full expectation of seeing some one who would relieve him from his unpleasant position.
