used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
(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 Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
for the reason that
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
BeringnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
codfishnoun
lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
not accessible to view
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
Coombs
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From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
disobeyingverbUS /ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
DuffnounUS /dʌf/
a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
fogsnounUS /fɔːɡz/
plural of “fog” — droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
foxyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːksi/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
yet to be or coming
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
not accessible to view
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
Jalap
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From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
KILLINGnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
meddlesomeadjectiveUS /ˈmedəlsəm/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
money-getting
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From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
MOTHER-SEALS
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From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
come into possession of
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
and nothing more
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
prevalentadjectiveUS /ˈprevələnt/
most frequent or common
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
Pribyloff
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From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
reclaimverbUS /riˈkleɪm/
claim back
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
resortingverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
saltedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːltɪd/
(used especially of meats) preserved in salt
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
seal-haunted
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From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
seal-skins
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From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
sealsnounUS /siːlz/
plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
Seamew
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From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
shrewdlyadverbUS /ˈʃruːdli/
in a shrewd manner
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
believed likely
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
moving very fast
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
in the direction of
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
except if; if not
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading CRUEL KILLING OF MOTHER-SEALS It was because Captain Duff wanted more seal-skins, and because the seals insisted in resorting to Bering Sea, that he had taken the _Seamew_ into those waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Only he of all on board knew whither she was being taken; or if Jalap Coombs suspected, he shrewdly kept his own counsel, as is always best for mates to do unless their advice is asked.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So, having hidden the seal-skins already secured in a place from which he, or those whom he might send, could reclaim them at some future time, and having provided himself with a supply of salted codfish, beneath which the skins that he now hoped to obtain might be concealed, foxy Captain Duff headed the _Seamew_ into Bering Sea, and sailed her for a day and a night towards the seal-haunted Pribyloff Islands.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He knew that the Pribyloff seals, in vast numbers, roamed far and wide in search of food; he knew that here they were less shy and more easily secured than elsewhere, and he believed that, hidden by the prevalent and friendly fogs, his swift little schooner could escape the vigilance of meddlesome patrol boats.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course he ran the risk of losing his vessel by taking her into the forbidden waters for this purpose, and of course he was disobeying a law in so doing, Captain Duff was willing to run the risk, however, and as for laws――while he entertained a great respect for those that protected his interests, he had little regard for such as interfered with his schemes for money-getting.
