Chapter XII

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

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

anew

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Mr. Holden at length agreed, and, as Jack anticipated, they were not disturbed.

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

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

expected hopefully

From this reading Mr. Holden at length agreed, and, as Jack anticipated, they were not disturbed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.

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

From this reading Mr. Holden at length agreed, and, as Jack anticipated, they were not disturbed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Holden at length agreed, and, as Jack anticipated, they were not disturbed.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

a youthful male person

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

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

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.

possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

turn away from by persuasion

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Mr. Holden at length agreed, and, as Jack anticipated, they were not disturbed.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

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

From this reading “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

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

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.

the act of departing

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

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

From this reading “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.

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

From this reading “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.

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

From this reading “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

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

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

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

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

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

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

a small worthless amount

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

a boy or man

From this reading “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Mr. Holden at length agreed, and, as Jack anticipated, they were not disturbed.

the probability of a specified outcome

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

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

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Holden at length agreed, and, as Jack anticipated, they were not disturbed.

according to the clock

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

having a point

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

a member of a police force

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

cut with a saw

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

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

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

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

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

in the near future

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

having a supporting base

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

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

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

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

From this reading Mr. Holden at length agreed, and, as Jack anticipated, they were not disturbed.

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

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

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

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

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

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

a guard who keeps watch

From this reading Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation.

(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 “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.

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

From this reading Mr. Holden at length agreed, and, as Jack anticipated, they were not disturbed.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

at the time that

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FIGHTING A GALE That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer’s wharf, in accordance with the chief’s promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds.

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

From this reading The captain awoke soon after four o’clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, you haven’t had any more ghosts prowling around, eh?” the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.