used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Once the yawl was clear of the glare, Hermione was able to examine her in detail.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading In her roomy cabin below, Miss Hermione Bell had heard the exclamations which announced the sighting of the Pilot-fish.
Applebo
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From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading In her roomy cabin below, Miss Hermione Bell had heard the exclamations which announced the sighting of the Pilot-fish.
betsnounUS /bets/
plural of “bet” — the money risked on a gamble
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
bracketsnounUS /ˈbrækəts/
plural of “bracket” — a category falling within certain defined limits
From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading In her roomy cabin below, Miss Hermione Bell had heard the exclamations which announced the sighting of the Pilot-fish.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Once the yawl was clear of the glare, Hermione was able to examine her in detail.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
Cécile
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From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
DaffodilnounUS /ˈdæfədɪl/
any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Once the yawl was clear of the glare, Hermione was able to examine her in detail.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Once the yawl was clear of the glare, Hermione was able to examine her in detail.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading In her roomy cabin below, Miss Hermione Bell had heard the exclamations which announced the sighting of the Pilot-fish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Once the yawl was clear of the glare, Hermione was able to examine her in detail.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In her roomy cabin below, Miss Hermione Bell had heard the exclamations which announced the sighting of the Pilot-fish.
harbour-mouth
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From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
Harold
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From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In her roomy cabin below, Miss Hermione Bell had heard the exclamations which announced the sighting of the Pilot-fish.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her roomy cabin below, Miss Hermione Bell had heard the exclamations which announced the sighting of the Pilot-fish.
Hermione
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From this reading In her roomy cabin below, Miss Hermione Bell had heard the exclamations which announced the sighting of the Pilot-fish.
HuntingtonnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋtən/
United States physician who first described Huntington's chorea
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
manœuvres
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From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
come together
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In her roomy cabin below, Miss Hermione Bell had heard the exclamations which announced the sighting of the Pilot-fish.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
on one occasion
From this reading Once the yawl was clear of the glare, Hermione was able to examine her in detail.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
a human being
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
Pilot-fish
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From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
port-hole
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From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading In her roomy cabin below, Miss Hermione Bell had heard the exclamations which announced the sighting of the Pilot-fish.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
sightingnounUS /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
the act of observing
From this reading In her roomy cabin below, Miss Hermione Bell had heard the exclamations which announced the sighting of the Pilot-fish.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
unsteadilyadverb
in an unsteady manner
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The port-hole over her bunk commanded a view of the harbour-mouth, and resting on brackets overhead was a big, battered old-fashioned telescope.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
at the time that
From this reading Hermione threw down her book, reached up for the glass, and took a dead rest on the brass rim of the port-hole, when the _Daffodil_ sprang to meet her vision, swimming unsteadily in the vivid reflection of the sun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In her roomy cabin below, Miss Hermione Bell had heard the exclamations which announced the sighting of the Pilot-fish.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
which person or people
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading While Captain Bell, Cécile, and Huntington Wood were idly discussing the manœuvres of the Pilot-fish, and different members of the crew were engaged in settling their bets, there was one person aboard the schooner who was taking measures to put an end to the peculiar devotion of Mr. Harold Applebo, poet.
yawlnoun
a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars)
From this reading Once the yawl was clear of the glare, Hermione was able to examine her in detail.
