Chapter I

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

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

later than; following

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

of or relating to or characteristic of Algeria or its inhabitants

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

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

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

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

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

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

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

a job in an organization

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

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

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

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From this reading The effort was rewarded when his fingers clutched the lower stairs, and Rex Britton staggered to his feet.

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From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

cover from sight

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

Causing difficulty in breathing.

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading The effort was rewarded when his fingers clutched the lower stairs, and Rex Britton staggered to his feet.

a resident of a coastal area

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

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

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

a public act of denouncing

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The effort was rewarded when his fingers clutched the lower stairs, and Rex Britton staggered to his feet.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The effort was rewarded when his fingers clutched the lower stairs, and Rex Britton staggered to his feet.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading The effort was rewarded when his fingers clutched the lower stairs, and Rex Britton staggered to his feet.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

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

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

with the head foremost

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

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

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

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

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

the striking of one body against another

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

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

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The effort was rewarded when his fingers clutched the lower stairs, and Rex Britton staggered to his feet.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

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From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

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

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

above and across; more than

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

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

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading The effort was rewarded when his fingers clutched the lower stairs, and Rex Britton staggered to his feet.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The effort was rewarded when his fingers clutched the lower stairs, and Rex Britton staggered to his feet.

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

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

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

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

a smoky fire to drive away insects

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

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

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading The effort was rewarded when his fingers clutched the lower stairs, and Rex Britton staggered to his feet.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The effort was rewarded when his fingers clutched the lower stairs, and Rex Britton staggered to his feet.

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From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

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

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

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From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

possessing sweep

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

very great or intense

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

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

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

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

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

three times

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

up to a particular time

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

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

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

without heed or caution

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

past form of “vacillate” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

past form of “veer” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Britton’s steam-yacht tore out its lungs in protest at the black smudge of a coasting vessel reeling straight across its bows.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

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

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

a message informing of danger

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

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

From this reading The effort was rewarded when his fingers clutched the lower stairs, and Rex Britton staggered to his feet.

tanned and coarsened from being outdoors

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

at the time that

From this reading The effort was rewarded when his fingers clutched the lower stairs, and Rex Britton staggered to his feet.

in or at the place that

From this reading The siren bellowed thrice in a choking fury of warning and denunciation till the echoes boomed over the Algerian harbor and floated high up to the Mustapha Supérieure, where English lords slept at peace in luxurious hotels.

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

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

a Caucasian

From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

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From this reading The terrific impact swept the yacht’s forecastle clear of snoring sailors, and, after shooting the temporary owner headlong from his berth, commenced to polish the companionway passage with his features, an operation which he instinctively though not wholly wakefully resented by a frantic grasping for something substantial.

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From this reading Disconcerted by this tremendous volume of sound, the coaster vacillated, veered and yawed as if under some drunken steering-hand, to leap forward unwarily and bury her weather-beaten prow in the white side of the _Mottisfont_.