Chapter II

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

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

(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 This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Barton's honest, beaming face was in itself a voucher for his bringing up amid sweet and wholesome influences.

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

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

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From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

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From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

cheerful and bright

From this reading Barton's honest, beaming face was in itself a voucher for his bringing up amid sweet and wholesome influences.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Barton's honest, beaming face was in itself a voucher for his bringing up amid sweet and wholesome influences.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

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

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

willing to entrust personal matters

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

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

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Barton's honest, beaming face was in itself a voucher for his bringing up amid sweet and wholesome influences.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

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

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

excessively quick

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

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

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

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

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Barton's honest, beaming face was in itself a voucher for his bringing up amid sweet and wholesome influences.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

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

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Barton's honest, beaming face was in itself a voucher for his bringing up amid sweet and wholesome influences.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Barton's honest, beaming face was in itself a voucher for his bringing up amid sweet and wholesome influences.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

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

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

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

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

above and across; more than

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

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

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Dan could not forget the events of the night in which Barton's father had behaved like a man caught in the act of planning something dark and evil.

cooked in steam

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Barton's honest, beaming face was in itself a voucher for his bringing up amid sweet and wholesome influences.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

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

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

pull hard

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

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

From this reading Barton's honest, beaming face was in itself a voucher for his bringing up amid sweet and wholesome influences.

someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement

From this reading Barton's honest, beaming face was in itself a voucher for his bringing up amid sweet and wholesome influences.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

accept gladly

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

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

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

at the time that

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

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

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

make whistling sounds

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

which person or people

From this reading THE "RESOLUTE" FATHOMS THE PLOT As the _Resolute_ steamed into Key West harbor, Dan Frazier was on the lookout for his friend Barton Pringle who almost always ran down to the wharf when the whistle of Captain Wetherly's tug bellowed the tidings of her return from sea.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading Barton's honest, beaming face was in itself a voucher for his bringing up amid sweet and wholesome influences.

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

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading But the sight of Barton Pringle waiting on the end of the wharf to catch the _Resolute's_ heaving lines and welcome him home, made Dan wonder afresh if he had not been too hasty and suspicious.

a late time of life

From this reading This time, however, Dan felt that a shadow had fallen over their close comradeship which had been wholly frank and confiding through all their years together.