Chapter IX

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

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

at or in the front

From this reading "Rocks ahead!" shouted Everest, who was perched in the bows of the "Otters" boat.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

(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 It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

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

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

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

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

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

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

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

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading "Rocks ahead!" shouted Everest, who was perched in the bows of the "Otters" boat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "Give way, lads; long easy strokes."

suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal; the highest mountain peak in the world (29,028 feet high)

From this reading "Rocks ahead!" shouted Everest, who was perched in the bows of the "Otters" boat.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

many times at short intervals

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Give way, lads; long easy strokes."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

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

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

the act of contacting one thing with another

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

without doubting or questioning

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

incapability of existing or occurring

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

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

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading "Give way, lads; long easy strokes."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Give way, lads; long easy strokes."

of or relating to or caused by magnetism

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

become covered with mist

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

plural of “otter” — the fur of an otter

From this reading "Rocks ahead!" shouted Everest, who was perched in the bows of the "Otters" boat.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading "Rocks ahead!" shouted Everest, who was perched in the bows of the "Otters" boat.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "Rocks ahead!" shouted Everest, who was perched in the bows of the "Otters" boat.

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

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

the act of rowing as a sport

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

except for; apart from

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Rocks ahead!" shouted Everest, who was perched in the bows of the "Otters" boat.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

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

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

in or at or to some place

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading "Give way, lads; long easy strokes."

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

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

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

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

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

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

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Give way, lads; long easy strokes."

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

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

which person or people

From this reading It was an eerie experience to the two boats' crews, rowing in a dense mist that seemed to have a most bewildering effect upon all save Atherton, who, implicitly trusting to the small magnetic needle, knew that it was a matter of impossibility to miss hitting Seal Island somewhere.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading THE WRECK "KEEP close in our wake, Simpson," cautioned Atherton, as the two boats cleared the end of the stone quay.

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

From this reading By having to frequently pull the starboard yoke-line Atherton realised that without the aid of the compass his boat would inevitably have described a wide circle, since the rowers on that side were pulling a stronger stroke than those on the port side.