used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
(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 During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
from appearances alone
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
for the reason that
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
the lower side of anything
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading TIP’S HURRIED LANDING.
ill-smellingadjective
having an unpleasant smell
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading TIP’S HURRIED LANDING.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
roused to anger
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
a particular point in time
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
newly-formed
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From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
on one occasion
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
except for; apart from
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
have in common
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
and nothing more
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
Tim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
TIP'S
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From this reading TIP’S HURRIED LANDING.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
two times
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
precisely as stated
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
at the time that
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
showing curiosity
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
but in spite of that
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
