used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
anchor-flukes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
Biscay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
lacking funds
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
cablesnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlz/
plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
deem to be
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
placed crosswise
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
moving swiftly
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
GloucesternounUS /ˈɡlɑːstər/
a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
gushingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
head-rail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
in-board
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
Indiamannoun
a large sailing ship that was engaged in the British trade with India
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
and nothing more
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
staying power
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
for more time
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
main-tack
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From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
mizzen-topsail
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From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
poopnounUS /puːp/
obscene terms for feces
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
quarter-rail
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From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
precisely, exactly
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
uttered with a trill
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
seaterms
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From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
Seringapatam
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From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
ship-shape
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From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
shredsnounUS /ʃredz/
plural of “shred” — a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
stanchionnoun
any vertical post or rod used as a support
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
propel through the air
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
trade-wind
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
trucksnounUS /trʌks/
plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
the act of using
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
precisely as stated
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
weather-leech
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The evening after that on which the commander of the _Gloucester_ Indiaman introduced his adventures, nearly the same party met on the poop to hear them continued.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "The second day out we had the wind more from seaward, which broke up the haze into bales of cloud, and away they went rolling in for the Bay of Biscay; with a longer wave and darker water, and the big old Indiaman surged over it as easily as might be, the blue breeze gushing right into her main-tack through the heave of the following seas, and the tail of the trade-wind flying high above her trucks in shreds and patches.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well then," began Captain Collins, leaning back against a stanchion of the quarter-rail, with folded arms, legs crossed, and his eyes fixed on the weather-leech of the mizzen-topsail to collect his thoughts; "well then, try to fancy the _Seringapatam_ in chase of the _Gloucester_; and if I _do_ use a few extra seaterms, I consider the ladies good enough sailors for them already.
the words that are spoken
From this reading At any rate, just throw a glance aloft now and then, and our good old lady will explain herself; to her own sex, she ought to be as good as a dictionary, with signs for the hard words!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Things got more ship-shape on deck; anchor-flukes brought in-board on the head-rail, and cables stowed away--the very best sign you can have of being clear of the land.
