Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

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

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

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

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

anew

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

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

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

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

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

at any time

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

set up or found

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

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

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

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

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

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

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

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

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

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From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

engage in

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

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

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

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From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

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From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

examine minutely or intensely

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

past form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

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

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

transport commercially

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

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

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

for a short time

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

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

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

lighted only by stars

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

make steady

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

possessing sweep

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

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

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

not anticipated

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

literature in metrical form

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Sometimes he halted in front of the binnacle lamp to make certain that the man at the wheel was keeping the course, South 15 West, set by Captain Coke shortly before midnight.

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From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

a Caucasian

From this reading His ears listened mechanically to the steady pulse-beats of the propeller; his eyes swept the vague plain of the ocean for the sparkling white diamond that would betoken a mast-head light; he was watchful and prepared for any unforeseen emergency that might beset the vessel intrusted to his care.

which person or people

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHEREIN THE "ANDROMEDA" BEGINS HER VOYAGE The second officer of the _Andromeda_ was pacing the bridge with the slow alertness of responsibility.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But his mind dwelt on something far removed from his duties, though, to be sure, every poet who ever scribbled four lines of verse has found rhyme and reason in comparing women with stars, and ships, and the sea.

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

From this reading He would walk from port to starboard, glance forrard and aft, peer at the wide crescent of the starlit sea, stroll back to port, and again scan ship and horizon.