Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

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

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

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

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

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

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

a beckoning gesture

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

a job in an organization

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

confined by bonds

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

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

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

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

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

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

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

carefully weighed

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

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

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

the act of departing

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

being one more than ten

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

usually; as a rule

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

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

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

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

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

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

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

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

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

the state of being honored

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

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

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

(Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

immediately past

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

for more time

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

occurring by chance

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

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

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

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

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

to, toward, or in the northeast

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

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

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

according to the clock

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

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

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

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

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

and nothing more

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

plural of “quay” — wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

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

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

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

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

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

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

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

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

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

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

a male human offspring

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

rigged with square sails as the principal ones

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

not in physical motion

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

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

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

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

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

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

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

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From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

precisely as stated

From this reading Her arrival or departure was quite an event for the town and neighbourhood; and to have a berth in her was considered among the sailors of the district a very high honour indeed--the more so that her master and principal owner, Captain Beck, was a particularly good chief to serve under, and a lucky one to boot.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

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

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

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

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

at the time that

From this reading When at last, between ten and eleven o'clock one morning, she weighed anchor, and before a light north-westerly breeze, with her small sails set, glided out to sea, the quays were crowded with spectators, the majority of the crew belonging to the place, and it being generally known that they were bound on a longer voyage than usual.

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

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

which person or people

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.

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

From this reading The old Juno, to which Salve belonged, was lying at that time at Sandvigen, and was only waiting for a north-east wind to come out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

a late time of life

From this reading She was a square-rigged vessel, with a crew of nineteen hands all told, which had plied for many years in American waters, and off and on in the North Sea, and was reckoned at the time one of Arendal's largest craft.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading On board she had with her still the captain's son, Carl Beck, a smart young naval officer, with his sister and a small party of their friends, who meant to land out on the Torungens in the sailing-boat they had in tow.