Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

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

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

later than; following

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

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From this reading Then, "Larboard watch, ahoy! all hands on deck and turn out reefs," was the cry.

(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 Then, "Larboard watch, ahoy! all hands on deck and turn out reefs," was the cry.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

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

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

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

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

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From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

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

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

overturn accidentally

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

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From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Then, "Larboard watch, ahoy! all hands on deck and turn out reefs," was the cry.

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

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Then, "Larboard watch, ahoy! all hands on deck and turn out reefs," was the cry.

twice as great or many

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

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

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

moving toward the east

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

at any time

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

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

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

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From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

be excessively hot

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

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

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

highest in quality

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

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

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

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

From this reading Then, "Larboard watch, ahoy! all hands on deck and turn out reefs," was the cry.

come to pass

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

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

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading Then, "Larboard watch, ahoy! all hands on deck and turn out reefs," was the cry.

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

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

used to form the superlative

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

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

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

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

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then, "Larboard watch, ahoy! all hands on deck and turn out reefs," was the cry.

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From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

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

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

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

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

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

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

fitness to traverse the seas

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

transport commercially

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

cut short

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

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

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

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From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

moving very fast

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

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

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, "Larboard watch, ahoy! all hands on deck and turn out reefs," was the cry.

(Greek mythology) one of the 50 Nereids; mother of Achilles by Peleus

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

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

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

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

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

in the direction of

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Then, "Larboard watch, ahoy! all hands on deck and turn out reefs," was the cry.

without forethought or plan; inadvertently

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

the act of turning aside suddenly

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

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

From this reading Then, "Larboard watch, ahoy! all hands on deck and turn out reefs," was the cry.

look attentively

From this reading Then, "Larboard watch, ahoy! all hands on deck and turn out reefs," was the cry.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Having now doubled Cape Frio, a prominent point in our voyage, and having had the seaworthiness of our little ship thoroughly tested, as already told; and seeing, moreover, that we had nothing to fear from common small fry of the sea (one of its greatest monsters having failed to capsize us), we stood on with greater confidence than ever, but watchful, nevertheless, for any strange event that might happen.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.

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

From this reading Sail from Frio--Round Cape St. Thome--High seas and swift currents--In the "trades"--Dangerous reefs--Run into harbour unawares, on a dark and stormy night--At Caravellas--Fine weather--A gale--Port St. Paulo--Treacherous natives--Sail for Bahia.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

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

From this reading A fresh polar wind hurried us on, under shortened sail, toward the softer "trades" of the tropics, but, veering to the eastward by midnight, it brought us well in with the land.

in the company of; together with

From this reading July 30th, early in the day, and after a pleasant visit at the cape, we sailed for the north, securing first a few sea shells to be cherished, with the _Thetis_ relics, in remembrance of a most enjoyable visit to the hospitable shores of Cape Frio.