Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading A new crew--Sail for Antonina--Load timber--Native canoes--Loss of the _Aquidneck_.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

later than; following

From this reading After all this sad trouble was over, a new crew was shipped, and the _Aquidneck's_ prow again turned seaward.

anew

From this reading After all this sad trouble was over, a new crew was shipped, and the _Aquidneck's_ prow again turned seaward.

(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 After all this sad trouble was over, a new crew was shipped, and the _Aquidneck's_ prow again turned seaward.

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

From this reading After all this sad trouble was over, a new crew was shipped, and the _Aquidneck's_ prow again turned seaward.

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From this reading A new crew--Sail for Antonina--Load timber--Native canoes--Loss of the _Aquidneck_.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

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From this reading A new crew--Sail for Antonina--Load timber--Native canoes--Loss of the _Aquidneck_.

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

From this reading After all this sad trouble was over, a new crew was shipped, and the _Aquidneck's_ prow again turned seaward.

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

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

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

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading A new crew--Sail for Antonina--Load timber--Native canoes--Loss of the _Aquidneck_.

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From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

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

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading A new crew--Sail for Antonina--Load timber--Native canoes--Loss of the _Aquidneck_.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

try to prevent; show opposition to

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

psychological suffering

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

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From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

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From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A new crew--Sail for Antonina--Load timber--Native canoes--Loss of the _Aquidneck_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

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

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

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

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading A new crew--Sail for Antonina--Load timber--Native canoes--Loss of the _Aquidneck_.

something that is lost

From this reading A new crew--Sail for Antonina--Load timber--Native canoes--Loss of the _Aquidneck_.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading A new crew--Sail for Antonina--Load timber--Native canoes--Loss of the _Aquidneck_.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A new crew--Sail for Antonina--Load timber--Native canoes--Loss of the _Aquidneck_.

not any; not one

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A new crew--Sail for Antonina--Load timber--Native canoes--Loss of the _Aquidneck_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

above and across; more than

From this reading After all this sad trouble was over, a new crew was shipped, and the _Aquidneck's_ prow again turned seaward.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

by chance

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading After all this sad trouble was over, a new crew was shipped, and the _Aquidneck's_ prow again turned seaward.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading After all this sad trouble was over, a new crew was shipped, and the _Aquidneck's_ prow again turned seaward.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading A new crew--Sail for Antonina--Load timber--Native canoes--Loss of the _Aquidneck_.

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 I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading After all this sad trouble was over, a new crew was shipped, and the _Aquidneck's_ prow again turned seaward.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially

From this reading After all this sad trouble was over, a new crew was shipped, and the _Aquidneck's_ prow again turned seaward.

plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

in the near future

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

plural of “squall” — sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

having a sunken area

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

required or under orders

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

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

From this reading A new crew--Sail for Antonina--Load timber--Native canoes--Loss of the _Aquidneck_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

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

From this reading After all this sad trouble was over, a new crew was shipped, and the _Aquidneck's_ prow again turned seaward.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading A new crew--Sail for Antonina--Load timber--Native canoes--Loss of the _Aquidneck_.

a source of difficulty

From this reading After all this sad trouble was over, a new crew was shipped, and the _Aquidneck's_ prow again turned seaward.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading After all this sad trouble was over, a new crew was shipped, and the _Aquidneck's_ prow again turned seaward.

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

From this reading After all this sad trouble was over, a new crew was shipped, and the _Aquidneck's_ prow again turned seaward.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

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

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I was satisfied from the account that it was our bark which they had seen in the gale, and the supposed flags were our tattered sails, what there was left of them, streaming in the storm.

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

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Passing out by Flores, soon after, we observed the coast-guard searching, I learned, for a supposed sunken bark, which had appeared between squalls in the late gale with signals of distress set.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading But we did not discourage the search, as it could do no harm, and I thought that they might perhaps find something else worth knowing about.