Chapter XII

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

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

(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 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

in addition

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

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

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

any thing at all

From this reading There were, however, at present at least, no symptoms of anything of the kind happening.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were, however, at present at least, no symptoms of anything of the kind happening.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

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

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

fearless and daring

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

the two together, not just one

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

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

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

set up or found

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

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

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

an event that happens

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

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

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

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

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

beguiling but harmful

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading There were, however, at present at least, no symptoms of anything of the kind happening.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading There were, however, at present at least, no symptoms of anything of the kind happening.

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

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

the force of workers available

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

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From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

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From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

not any; not one

From this reading There were, however, at present at least, no symptoms of anything of the kind happening.

not one, and not any

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

above and across; more than

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

by chance

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There were, however, at present at least, no symptoms of anything of the kind happening.

predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

open to arguments, ideas, or change

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

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

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

take hold of; grab

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

transport commercially

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading There were, however, at present at least, no symptoms of anything of the kind happening.

carry out

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

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

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

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

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

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

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

not known

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

precisely as stated

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

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

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

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

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

at the time that

From this reading And, there was also in the thoughts of all that idea to which none of the men congregated outside the cabin, when the negro had been found dead, had ventured to give expression--the idea that the unknown, insidious disease--which had struck him and the negress, and also, possibly, the Arab _Negoda_ down--might eventually seize on them.

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

From this reading What form, however, any misfortune which might come to them would be likely to take, none were bold enough to attempt to prophesy.

during the time that

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

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

From this reading 'STRICKEN' It was from this time that there began to creep over the ship a feeling shared by all, both fore and aft, that the voyage would not end without something untoward happening.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, all the same, the feeling was there, and, since every man on board the ship was a sailor, while, for the ladies, one was a sailor's wife and the other a sailor's future wife (each of whom was certain to be strongly receptive of the ideas and superstitions of her own particular sailor), it was not very strange that such should be the case.