Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading Clouds look black and wild; wind rising, and ship working hard against a heavy sea, which breaks over the forecastle, and washes aft through the scuppers.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Clouds look black and wild; wind rising, and ship working hard against a heavy sea, which breaks over the forecastle, and washes aft through the scuppers.

(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 A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

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

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

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

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

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

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Clouds look black and wild; wind rising, and ship working hard against a heavy sea, which breaks over the forecastle, and washes aft through the scuppers.

exhale hard

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading Clouds look black and wild; wind rising, and ship working hard against a heavy sea, which breaks over the forecastle, and washes aft through the scuppers.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading Still, no more sail is taken in, for the captain is a driver, and, like all drivers, very partial to his top-gallant sails.

plural of “clear” — the state of being free of suspicion

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

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 Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading Still, no more sail is taken in, for the captain is a driver, and, like all drivers, very partial to his top-gallant sails.

plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading Still, no more sail is taken in, for the captain is a driver, and, like all drivers, very partial to his top-gallant sails.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

the act of departing

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Clouds look black and wild; wind rising, and ship working hard against a heavy sea, which breaks over the forecastle, and washes aft through the scuppers.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

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

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

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

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

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

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Clouds look black and wild; wind rising, and ship working hard against a heavy sea, which breaks over the forecastle, and washes aft through the scuppers.

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

From this reading Still, no more sail is taken in, for the captain is a driver, and, like all drivers, very partial to his top-gallant sails.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

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From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Still, no more sail is taken in, for the captain is a driver, and, like all drivers, very partial to his top-gallant sails.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

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

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth; prevents the horse from throwing back its head

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

preside over

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading Still, no more sail is taken in, for the captain is a driver, and, like all drivers, very partial to his top-gallant sails.

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

not any; not one

From this reading Still, no more sail is taken in, for the captain is a driver, and, like all drivers, very partial to his top-gallant sails.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

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From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

above and across; more than

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

being or affecting only a part; not total

From this reading Still, no more sail is taken in, for the captain is a driver, and, like all drivers, very partial to his top-gallant sails.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Clouds look black and wild; wind rising, and ship working hard against a heavy sea, which breaks over the forecastle, and washes aft through the scuppers.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

plural of “royal” — a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Still, no more sail is taken in, for the captain is a driver, and, like all drivers, very partial to his top-gallant sails.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading Still, no more sail is taken in, for the captain is a driver, and, like all drivers, very partial to his top-gallant sails.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

plural of “scupper” — drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard

From this reading Clouds look black and wild; wind rising, and ship working hard against a heavy sea, which breaks over the forecastle, and washes aft through the scuppers.

a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

transport commercially

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

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From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, no more sail is taken in, for the captain is a driver, and, like all drivers, very partial to his top-gallant sails.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Still, no more sail is taken in, for the captain is a driver, and, like all drivers, very partial to his top-gallant sails.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

pulled or drawn tight

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Clouds look black and wild; wind rising, and ship working hard against a heavy sea, which breaks over the forecastle, and washes aft through the scuppers.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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From this reading Still, no more sail is taken in, for the captain is a driver, and, like all drivers, very partial to his top-gallant sails.

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From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

up to a particular time

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

precisely as stated

From this reading Still, no more sail is taken in, for the captain is a driver, and, like all drivers, very partial to his top-gallant sails.

plural of “wash” — a thin coat of water-base paint

From this reading Clouds look black and wild; wind rising, and ship working hard against a heavy sea, which breaks over the forecastle, and washes aft through the scuppers.

look attentively

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

toward the west

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

in or at the place that

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

during the time that

From this reading Breast backstays hauled taut, and tackle got upon the martingale back-rope.--One of the boys furls the mizen royal.--Cook thinks there is going to be "nasty work," and has supper ready early.--Mate gives orders to get supper by the watch, instead of all hands, as usual.--While eating supper, hear the watch on deck taking in the royals.--Coming on deck, find it is blowing harder, and an ugly head sea is running.--Instead of having all hands on the forecastle in the dog watch, smoking, singing, and telling yarns, one watch goes below and turns-in, saying that it's going to be an ugly night, and two hours' sleep is not to be lost.

which person or people

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Clouds look black and wild; wind rising, and ship working hard against a heavy sea, which breaks over the forecastle, and washes aft through the scuppers.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

the direction from which the wind is coming

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A DOUBLE-REEF-TOP-SAIL BREEZE--SCURVY--A FRIEND IN NEED--PREPARING FOR PORT--THE GULF STREAM From the latitude of the West Indies, until we got inside the Bermudas, where we took the westerly and south-westerly winds, which blow steadily off the coast of the United States early in the autumn, we had every variety of weather, and two or three moderate gales, or, as sailors call them, double-reef-topsail breezes, which came on in the usual manner, and of which one is a specimen of all.--A fine afternoon; all hands at work, some in the rigging, and others on deck; a stiff breeze, and ship close upon the wind, and skysails brailed down.--Latter part of the afternoon, breeze increases, ship lies over to it, and clouds look windy.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Clouds look black and wild; wind rising, and ship working hard against a heavy sea, which breaks over the forecastle, and washes aft through the scuppers.

plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading Spray begins to fly over the forecastle, and wets the yarns the boys are knotting;--ball them up and put them below.--Mate knocks off work and clears up decks earlier than usual, and orders a man who has been employed aloft to send the royal halyards over to windward, as he comes down.