Chapter II

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From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

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From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

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From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

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From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

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From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

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From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

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From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

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From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

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From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

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From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

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From this reading INDEX 323 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A modern shore whaling station at Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, B. C.

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From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

later than; following

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

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

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading INDEX 323 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A modern shore whaling station at Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, B. C.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading INDEX 323 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A modern shore whaling station at Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, B. C.

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From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading “The man in the barrel called down, ‘Whales on the port bow’!”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading “The man in the barrel called down, ‘Whales on the port bow’!”

large-mouthed Arctic whale

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading INDEX 323 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A modern shore whaling station at Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, B. C.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

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

From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

an order of Eutheria

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

plural of “diagnosis” — identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “The man in the barrel called down, ‘Whales on the port bow’!”

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From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

complete annihilation

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

having lost your job

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

mix together different elements

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

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From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

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

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

the aggregate of past events

From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

set afire

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading INDEX 323 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A modern shore whaling station at Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, B. C.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

From this reading INDEX 323 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A modern shore whaling station at Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, B. C.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

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

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

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

From this reading INDEX 323 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A modern shore whaling station at Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, B. C.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

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From this reading INDEX 323 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A modern shore whaling station at Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, B. C.

law enacted by a legislative body

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading INDEX 323 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A modern shore whaling station at Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, B. C.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

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

From this reading “The man in the barrel called down, ‘Whales on the port bow’!”

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From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading INDEX 323 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A modern shore whaling station at Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, B. C.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

(Greek mythology) a giant Boeotian hunter who pursued the Pleiades and was eventually slain by Artemis; was then placed in the sky as a constellation

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading INDEX 323 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A modern shore whaling station at Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, B. C.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

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

From this reading “The man in the barrel called down, ‘Whales on the port bow’!”

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

precisely, exactly

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

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From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading INDEX 323 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A modern shore whaling station at Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, B. C.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading INDEX 323 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A modern shore whaling station at Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, B. C.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

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

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

the act of testing something

From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)

From this reading INDEX 323 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A modern shore whaling station at Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, B. C.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A trial shot with the harpoon-gun 16 A near view as the gun is fired at a target 18 Captain Balcom at the gun on the _Orion_ 23 Loading the harpoon-gun 26 Model of a humpback whale in the American Museum of Natural History 28

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales

From this reading THE PASSING OF THE WHALE The commercial extermination of the right whale—Capture of the bowhead—“Whaling in Newfoundland,” by Dr. F. A. Lucas—The American Pacific coast—Sub-Antarctic whaling—Japan—Needed legislation 296 APPENDIX Classification of the Cetacea—Diagnoses of the whales described in this book—The skeleton of the Cetacea—Adaptation as shown by the Cetacea 307

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

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15

in the company of; together with

From this reading 9 The _Orion_ with three humpback whales at Sechart, Vancouver Island 10 The harpoon-gun on the _Rex Maru_ 13 The harpoon is tipped with a hollow point called the “bomb,” which is filled with powder and ignited by a time fuse 15 The harpoon after it has been fired into the body of a whale 15