Chapter I

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

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

at or in the front

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

possessing life

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

(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 For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

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

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

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

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

a group of many islands in a large body of water

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

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

From this reading CHARLES WILLING BEALE.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

the quantity a cask will hold

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

a mountainous island in eastern Indonesia

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading CHARLES WILLING BEALE.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

gotten under control

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

a relatively long dagger with a straight blade

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

people who are defeated

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

a native or inhabitant of Holland

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

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

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

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

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

past form of “idle” — run disconnected or idle

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

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

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

a single distinct event

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

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

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

the work of cutting down trees for timber

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

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

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

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

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

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

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

not any; not one

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

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

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

not divisible by two

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

and nothing more

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

an introduction to a play

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

light that streams

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.

a special situation

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

of warm coasts from Australia to Asia; used as food especially by Chinese

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

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

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

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

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

at the time that

From this reading _Author of "The Ghost of Guir House."_ *THE SECRET OF THE EARTH.* *PROLOGUE.* When Dirk Waaijen, master of the Voorne, was five days out from the island of Celebes, a strange thing happened.

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

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading CHARLES WILLING BEALE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading For nearly a week the Dutchman had idled along with a cargo of cocoa, jaggaree, trepang, some Manado coffee, a few bags of nutmegs and other products of the Archipelago, but without an incident worth logging; when suddenly, an odd looking cask, with mast and streamer, was seen floating in the waters ahead, and all hands became alive with excitement.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading A couple of burly fellows hauled the barrel upon the deck, with the expectation of a prize, but were discomfited on finding that it contained only some cotton cloth, carefully wrapped about a dirty water-stained document, written in a language which no one could understand.