Chapter XII

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

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Danger and destruction are always within sight.

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

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

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

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

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

From this reading Danger and destruction are always within sight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

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

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

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

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

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

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

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

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Danger and destruction are always within sight.

command with authority

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

being one more than seven

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

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

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

at any time

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

apart from; not including

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

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

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

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

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

for this reason

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

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

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

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

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

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

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

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

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

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

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

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

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

not any; not one

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

according to the clock

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

owed as a debt

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

with speed

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

with low volume

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

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

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

of superior grade

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Danger and destruction are always within sight.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

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

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

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

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Quietly but quickly the bark moves about, now in danger of being thrown against an iceberg; now being propelled by some mysterious force in a direct line for a rocky island, or the huge blue ice-wall of the mainland.

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

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

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

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

look attentively

From this reading No one ever knew except the officers on the watch how many narrow escapes we had in our silent hours of slumber.

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 Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading FROM DANCOLAND TO ALEXANDER ISLANDS At about eight o’clock in the evening of the twelfth we select what seems to be a comfortable resting-place for the night.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Owing to the great depth of water we cannot anchor; hence, in accordance with our previous habits, a little steam is kept up for an emergency movement, and the _Belgica_ is allowed to drift with the winds and the currents during the hours of rest.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Danger and destruction are always within sight.