Chapter VIII

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

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

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

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

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

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

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

From this reading Then, while Anthea Merril held the helm, he proceeded to set the little spitfire jib.

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

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

having the head uncovered

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

for the reason that

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

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

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

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

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

placed in a grave

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

rid of obstructions

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

the act of closing something

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

a person who separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

without light

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

so thin as to transmit light

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

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

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

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

From this reading Then, while Anthea Merril held the helm, he proceeded to set the little spitfire jib.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Then, while Anthea Merril held the helm, he proceeded to set the little spitfire jib.

steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

From this reading Then, while Anthea Merril held the helm, he proceeded to set the little spitfire jib.

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

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

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

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

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

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

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

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

refuse to comply

From this reading Then, while Anthea Merril held the helm, he proceeded to set the little spitfire jib.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then, while Anthea Merril held the helm, he proceeded to set the little spitfire jib.

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

straightened out

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

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

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

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

From this reading Then, while Anthea Merril held the helm, he proceeded to set the little spitfire jib.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

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

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Then, while Anthea Merril held the helm, he proceeded to set the little spitfire jib.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

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

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Then, while Anthea Merril held the helm, he proceeded to set the little spitfire jib.

having no definite form or distinct shape

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

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

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

a highly emotional and quick-tempered person (especially a girl or woman)

From this reading Then, while Anthea Merril held the helm, he proceeded to set the little spitfire jib.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

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

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His figure, shapeless in the streaming oilskins, cut darkly against the livid foam as the _Sorata_ swung her bows high above the sea, and then was almost lost in a filmy cloud as she plunged and buried them in the breast of a big comber.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, while Anthea Merril held the helm, he proceeded to set the little spitfire jib.

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

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

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

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

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

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

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

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

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

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

at the time that

From this reading JIMMY TAKES COMMAND Darkness was closing down on the waste of tumbling foam, and the _Sorata_ was clear of the shore, when Jimmy made shift to hoist the trysail reduced by two reefs to a narrow strip of drenched canvas.

during the time that

From this reading Then, while Anthea Merril held the helm, he proceeded to set the little spitfire jib.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading However, he clung to the weather-shrouds, gasping and dripping with perspiration for the first few moments, because the struggle with the trysail had tried his strength.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Indeed, Anthea, who stood bareheaded at the helm with her loosened hair whipping about her, wondered how he had contrived to do it alone in that strength of wind.