Chapter XI

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

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

(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 Now, this was disheartening to all on board--that is to say, to all except one person--as is generally the case when such things happen.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

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From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

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

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

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

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

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

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

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

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

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

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

for the reason that

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

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

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Now, this was disheartening to all on board--that is to say, to all except one person--as is generally the case when such things happen.

a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Now, this was disheartening to all on board--that is to say, to all except one person--as is generally the case when such things happen.

any large and important church

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

destructive of morale and self-reliance

From this reading Now, this was disheartening to all on board--that is to say, to all except one person--as is generally the case when such things happen.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

apart from; not including

From this reading Now, this was disheartening to all on board--that is to say, to all except one person--as is generally the case when such things happen.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Now, this was disheartening to all on board--that is to say, to all except one person--as is generally the case when such things happen.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

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

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

come to pass

From this reading Now, this was disheartening to all on board--that is to say, to all except one person--as is generally the case when such things happen.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

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

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

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

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

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

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

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

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

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

From this reading Now, this was disheartening to all on board--that is to say, to all except one person--as is generally the case when such things happen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

in a listless manner

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

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 Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

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

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

the force of workers available

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

not in physical motion

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

absolutely essential

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

not any; not one

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, this was disheartening to all on board--that is to say, to all except one person--as is generally the case when such things happen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now, this was disheartening to all on board--that is to say, to all except one person--as is generally the case when such things happen.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

above and across; more than

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

a human being

From this reading Now, this was disheartening to all on board--that is to say, to all except one person--as is generally the case when such things happen.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

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

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

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 Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

express in words

From this reading Now, this was disheartening to all on board--that is to say, to all except one person--as is generally the case when such things happen.

only a very short time before

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

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

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

let saliva drivel from the mouth

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

situated in or oriented toward the south

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

having a supporting base

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

not in physical motion

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

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

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

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

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Now, this was disheartening to all on board--that is to say, to all except one person--as is generally the case when such things happen.

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

From this reading Now, this was disheartening to all on board--that is to say, to all except one person--as is generally the case when such things happen.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

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

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

precisely as stated

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

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

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

(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 The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

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

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

at the time that

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

during the time that

From this reading Indeed, by the time that the second day had passed since the rescue of Gilbert from the slaver, and when the evening was at hand, she was almost motionless on the water, while such sails as were still left standing hung as listlessly as though they were suspended in a back room.

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

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

produce a literary work

From this reading The master was grieved because he looked upon the delay as an absolute waste of valuable time, while as for Bella and Gilbert--well, it is scarcely necessary to write down here what they were looking forward to at the end of their journey, or what visions haunted the mind of the latter concerning the Cathedral in Bombay and a ceremony of marriage being performed at the altar-rails by the Bishop.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE TERROR INCREASES The southerly wind did not hold as it should have done considering the time of year, and the consequence was that the _Emperor of the Moon_ was by no means making such a passage as was to be expected of her.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, all--passengers, master, officers and men--had to swallow their disappointment as best they might, and to recognise the fact that Bombay was still over three thousand miles away and not likely to be reached for very many days.