Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

anew

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

similar in quality or character

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

(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 KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

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

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

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

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

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

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

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

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

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

From this reading He may be caught in one of his great steel-traps and perish on the prairie.

plural of “billow” — a large sea wave

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

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

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

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

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He may be caught in one of his great steel-traps and perish on the prairie.

a visual display of information

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

(of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

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

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

at any time

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He may be caught in one of his great steel-traps and perish on the prairie.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

make a fool or dupe of

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

only a very short time before

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

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

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

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

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

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

From this reading He may be caught in one of his great steel-traps and perish on the prairie.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

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

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it is with the trapper.

an abrupt spasmodic movement

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

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

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

plural of “liner” — (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He may be caught in one of his great steel-traps and perish on the prairie.

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

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He may be caught in one of his great steel-traps and perish on the prairie.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He may be caught in one of his great steel-traps and perish on the prairie.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

above and across; more than

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He may be caught in one of his great steel-traps and perish on the prairie.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading He may be caught in one of his great steel-traps and perish on the prairie.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

with one side forward or to the front

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it is with the trapper.

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

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

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

From this reading He may be caught in one of his great steel-traps and perish on the prairie.

plural of “steer” — an indication of potential opportunity

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

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

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

moving very fast

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

express in words

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

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

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

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

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

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

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

in the direction of

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading So it is with the trapper.

fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

a message informing of danger

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

at the time that

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading A something, that is akin to the instinct of wild creatures warning them when to go north for the summer, when to go south for the winter, when to scud for shelter from coming storm, guides the old whaler across chartless seas.

in the company of; together with

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading KOOT AND THE BOB-CAT Old whaling ships, that tumble round the world and back again from coast to coast over strange seas, hardly ever suffer any of the terrible disasters that are always overtaking the proud men-of-war and swift liners equipped with all that science can do for them against misfortune.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Ask an old salt why this is, and he will probably tell you that he _feels_ his way forward or else that he steers by the same chart as _that_--jerking his thumb sideways from the wheel towards some sea gull careening over the billows.