Chapter IX

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

later than; following

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

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

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

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

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

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

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

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

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

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

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

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From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

prepare a hot meal

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

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

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

past form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

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

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

having lost your job

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

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From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

divisible by two

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

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

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

United States film actress who made several films with Clark Gable (1911-1937)

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

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

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

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

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

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

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

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

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

continual and persistent demands

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

a boy or man

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

immediately past

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

for more time

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

a particular point in time

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

not any; not one

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

and nothing more

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

plural 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 As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

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

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

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

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

possessive form of “sonny” — a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

in the near future

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

be standing; be upright

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

express a supposition

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

past form of “swamp” — drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

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

From this reading THE WRECK.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

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

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading "Of course Sonny's father would know how much gosolene there was in the boat's tank," Mr. Peters finally said, hoping to convince himself that the appeals for aid had not come from the _West Wind_, "an' he'd understood that the craft, if she was kept at sea, would be swamped mighty soon after the power gave out."

up to a particular time

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

precisely as stated

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading If Captain Harlow had cruised around in the hope of picking up the motor boat, he was quite as likely to be in the vicinity of Carys' Ledge, as else-where, and not until Sidney had assured him that there was no gun on board the _West Wind_, did Captain Eph entirely dismissed the matter from his mind.

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

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

in or at the place that

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

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

From this reading It was not surprising that Sidney should have feared the appeals for help came from the crew of the _West Wind_, for even Captain Eph had questioned in his own mind whether such might not be the case.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading THE WRECK.

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From this reading As a matter of fact, at that very moment Mr. Peters and Uncle Zenas were discussing such a possibility, the cook insisting that it was only reasonable to suppose Captain Harlow would stand off and on in the vicinity of where Sidney's boat had last been seen, until there was no longer any chance the lad could be afloat.