Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

(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 What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

surprising greatly

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

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

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

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

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

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

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

lacking funds

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

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

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

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 Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

divisible by two

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

come to understand

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

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

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

a boy or man

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

of the highest quality

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

by good fortune

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

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From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

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

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

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

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

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

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

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

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

ten 10s

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

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

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

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

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

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

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

a warship intended for combat

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

the force of workers available

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

not any; not one

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

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

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

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From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

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

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

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From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

transport commercially

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

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

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

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From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

required or under orders

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

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

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

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

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

up to a particular time

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

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

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

the upper part of anything

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

not to be accounted for or explained

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

precisely as stated

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

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

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

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

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

at the time that

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

in or at the place that

From this reading Another proof of the violence of the shock was the force with which the people between decks were driven against the floors above them; my head particularly was pressed into my stomach, where it continued some months before it recovered its natural situation.

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

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

which person or people

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Whilst we were all in a state of astonishment at the general and unaccountable confusion in which we were involved, the whole was suddenly explained by the appearance of a large whale, who had been basking, asleep, within sixteen feet of the surface of the water.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Nothing worth relating happened till we arrived within three hundred leagues of the river St. Laurence, when the ship struck with amazing force against (as we supposed) a rock; however, upon heaving the lead we could find no bottom, even with three hundred fathom.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading What made this circumstance the more wonderful, and indeed beyond all comprehension, was, that the violence of the shock was such that we lost our rudder, broke our bowsprit in the middle, and split all our masts from top to bottom, two of which went by the board; a poor fellow, who was aloft furling the mainsheet, was flung at least three leagues from the ship; but he fortunately saved his life by laying hold of the tail of a large sea-gull, who brought him back, and lodged him on the very spot from whence he was thrown.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading _The Baron relates his adventures on a voyage to North America, which are well worth the reader's attention--Pranks of a whale--A sea-gull saves a sailor's life--The Baron's head forced into his stomach--A dangerous leak stopped a posteriori._ I embarked at Portsmouth in a first-rate English man-of-war, of one hundred guns, and fourteen hundred men, for North America.