Chapter XIV

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

From this reading To me it was the commencement of a new era.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

-ing form of “accumulate” — get or gather together

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

a quantity of money

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

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

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

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

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

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

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

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

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

for the reason that

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

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From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

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

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading To me it was the commencement of a new era.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

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

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

travel across or pass over

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

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

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

one or the other of two

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading To me it was the commencement of a new era.

accept an excuse for

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

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

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

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

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To me it was the commencement of a new era.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

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

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To me it was the commencement of a new era.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading To me it was the commencement of a new era.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

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

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

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

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

by chance

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

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

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

transport commercially

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

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

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

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

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

the quality of being superior

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

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

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

carry out

From this reading Hitherto I had not been long enough on board any one ship to take much interest in either her or her crew.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

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

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

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

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

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

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

two times

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

not yet payable

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."

the act of using

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

characterized by variety

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

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

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

(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 DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading DUE SOUTH Perhaps an undue amount of space has been given to particularizing the _Western Belle's_ crew, but my excuse must be that this was my first big ship (the steamer didn't count), as well as my first long voyage.

during the time that

From this reading The changes had been so numerous and rapid, that while I was certainly accumulating a large stock of varied experiences, I was unable to put them to much practical use, because I remained so small and weak.

which person or people

From this reading But now I knew that, barring accidents, I was in for a twelve-months' voyage; I should cross the "line" four times, round the Cape twice, and return a regular "Sou'-Spainer," looking down from a lofty height of superiority upon other sea-boys who had never sailed to the "Suthard."