Chapter V · 58-71

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

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

later than; following

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

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

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

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

From this reading As the morning light dawned on the distressed voyagers, they became aware of their perilous situation.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading As the morning light dawned on the distressed voyagers, they became aware of their perilous situation.

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

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As the morning light dawned on the distressed voyagers, they became aware of their perilous situation.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As soon as the light permitted him, Jack began steadily and carefully to repair and strengthen the raft.

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading As soon as the light permitted him, Jack began steadily and carefully to repair and strengthen the raft.

a variable color averaging a deep pink

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading As the morning light dawned on the distressed voyagers, they became aware of their perilous situation.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading As the morning light dawned on the distressed voyagers, they became aware of their perilous situation.

abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

physically weak

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

brought together in one place

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

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

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

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

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As soon as the light permitted him, Jack began steadily and carefully to repair and strengthen the raft.

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

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

not submissive to authority

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

a small worthless amount

From this reading As soon as the light permitted him, Jack began steadily and carefully to repair and strengthen the raft.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As the morning light dawned on the distressed voyagers, they became aware of their perilous situation.

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

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

march in a procession

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As the morning light dawned on the distressed voyagers, they became aware of their perilous situation.

past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

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

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the morning light dawned on the distressed voyagers, they became aware of their perilous situation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

above and across; more than

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

fraught with danger

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading As soon as the light permitted him, Jack began steadily and carefully to repair and strengthen the raft.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading As soon as the light permitted him, Jack began steadily and carefully to repair and strengthen the raft.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading As soon as the light permitted him, Jack began steadily and carefully to repair and strengthen the raft.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

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

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading As the morning light dawned on the distressed voyagers, they became aware of their perilous situation.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as the light permitted him, Jack began steadily and carefully to repair and strengthen the raft.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

to, toward, or in the southwest

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

refrain from harming

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

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From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading As soon as the light permitted him, Jack began steadily and carefully to repair and strengthen the raft.

make steady

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

not in physical motion

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

make strong or stronger

From this reading As soon as the light permitted him, Jack began steadily and carefully to repair and strengthen the raft.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

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

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As the morning light dawned on the distressed voyagers, they became aware of their perilous situation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

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

From this reading As the morning light dawned on the distressed voyagers, they became aware of their perilous situation.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

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

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

not known

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

the act of using

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Afloat on an Unknown Sea.--The insubordinate Sailor.--The Coral Reefs.--An Island in view.--The Perilous Landing.--Peter's Rebellion.--The First Night on Shore.--Ruth among the Crockery.--A valuable Prize.--The March from the First Encampment.

plural of “voyager” — a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)

From this reading As the morning light dawned on the distressed voyagers, they became aware of their perilous situation.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

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

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

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

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The spare spars he now lashed round to form a sort of gunwale, to protect them from the spray; and after taking out a supply of biscuit for use, he nailed over the whole of the packages the large sail they had brought away, to steady and preserve them from any injury from the waves.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Around them lay the wide restless ocean, now agitated by a south-west wind, which drove them onward, washed and drenched by the waves, which threatened destruction to their frail vessel, in the midst of which the little knot of united friends were now gathered, their unwelcome guest still lying asleep apart from them.