used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The sea-breeze has caught our craft; let them run up the inner jib, and see that she does not foul her anchor.'
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The sea-breeze has caught our craft; let them run up the inner jib, and see that she does not foul her anchor.'
cross-trees
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From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading The sea-breeze has caught our craft; let them run up the inner jib, and see that she does not foul her anchor.'
Francisco
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From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sea-breeze has caught our craft; let them run up the inner jib, and see that she does not foul her anchor.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
located inward
From this reading The sea-breeze has caught our craft; let them run up the inner jib, and see that she does not foul her anchor.'
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
jibverbUS /dʒɪb/
refuse to comply
From this reading The sea-breeze has caught our craft; let them run up the inner jib, and see that she does not foul her anchor.'
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The sea-breeze has caught our craft; let them run up the inner jib, and see that she does not foul her anchor.'
look-out
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From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
offingnounUS /ˈɔːfɪŋ/
the near or foreseeable future
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The sea-breeze has caught our craft; let them run up the inner jib, and see that she does not foul her anchor.'
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The sea-breeze has caught our craft; let them run up the inner jib, and see that she does not foul her anchor.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
sea-breeze
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The sea-breeze has caught our craft; let them run up the inner jib, and see that she does not foul her anchor.'
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
in the near future
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sea-breeze has caught our craft; let them run up the inner jib, and see that she does not foul her anchor.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sea-breeze has caught our craft; let them run up the inner jib, and see that she does not foul her anchor.'
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
(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 'She may not have sailed until a day or two later,' said the captain, continuing the conversation; 'I have made allowance for that, and depend upon it, as she makes the eastern passage, we must soon fall in with her; if she does not heave in sight this evening by daylight, I shall stretch out in the offing; I know the Portuguese well.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE ATTACK In the meantime, the sea-breeze had risen in the offing, and was sweeping along the surface to where the schooner was at anchor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
which person or people
From this reading It was now late in the afternoon, and dinner had been sent into the cabin; the captain descended, and took his seat at the table with Francisco, who ate in silence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The captain ordered a man to the cross-trees, directing him to keep a good look-out, while he walked the deck in company with his first mate.
