Chapter IX · Life on Board

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

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading On first going on board a big liner after being accustomed to _Mana_, it felt an alarmingly dangerous means of transit.

later than; following

From this reading On first going on board a big liner after being accustomed to _Mana_, it felt an alarmingly dangerous means of transit.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

in an alarming manner

From this reading On first going on board a big liner after being accustomed to _Mana_, it felt an alarmingly dangerous means of transit.

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

From this reading On first going on board a big liner after being accustomed to _Mana_, it felt an alarmingly dangerous means of transit.

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

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

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

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

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

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

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

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

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

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

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

From this reading On first going on board a big liner after being accustomed to _Mana_, it felt an alarmingly dangerous means of transit.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

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

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

being joined in close association

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading On first going on board a big liner after being accustomed to _Mana_, it felt an alarmingly dangerous means of transit.

a superstructure on the upper deck of a ship

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

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

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

every person

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading On first going on board a big liner after being accustomed to _Mana_, it felt an alarmingly dangerous means of transit.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

the act of departing

From this reading On first going on board a big liner after being accustomed to _Mana_, it felt an alarmingly dangerous means of transit.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

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

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

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

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

without bounds

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

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

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

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

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading On first going on board a big liner after being accustomed to _Mana_, it felt an alarmingly dangerous means of transit.

darkened by clouds

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

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From this reading On first going on board a big liner after being accustomed to _Mana_, it felt an alarmingly dangerous means of transit.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading On first going on board a big liner after being accustomed to _Mana_, it felt an alarmingly dangerous means of transit.

not any; not one

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

above and across; more than

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

by chance

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

a full supply

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

transport commercially

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

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

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

in the near future

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

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

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

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

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

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

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.

a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod

From this reading On first going on board a big liner after being accustomed to _Mana_, it felt an alarmingly dangerous means of transit.

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

From this reading In the first place it should be realised that no hardship was involved, and that the sense of safety, so far from being less, soon became infinitely greater than on a larger ship.

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

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

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

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

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

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Existence on any ship has drawbacks in bad weather or extreme heat, but on the yacht the arrangement by which the saloon and cabins were connected with the deck-house made the circulation of air particularly good.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Not only does a small boat ride over the waves like a cork, but there is the assurance that in case of accident everyone will know what to do, and orders will be received without delay; there is plenty of room in the boats, and the lowering away is known to be a comparatively easy matter.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading This is perhaps as good a time as any to attempt to give a general impression of life on board the yacht.