Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

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From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

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From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

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From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

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

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

plural of “advance” — a movement forward

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later than; following

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

(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 Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Mark him, as he advances along the files of old ocean-warriors; mark his debased attitude, his deprecating gestures, his Sawney stare, like a Scotchman in London; his—“_cry your merry, noble seignors!_” He is wholly nonplussed, and confounded.

disposed to please

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

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

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

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

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

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

From this reading He dodges sudden sounds, as a raw recruit falling bombs.

give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Mark him, as he advances along the files of old ocean-warriors; mark his debased attitude, his deprecating gestures, his Sawney stare, like a Scotchman in London; his—“_cry your merry, noble seignors!_” He is wholly nonplussed, and confounded.

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From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

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From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

plural of “bomb” — an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading He dodges sudden sounds, as a raw recruit falling bombs.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

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From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Mark him, as he advances along the files of old ocean-warriors; mark his debased attitude, his deprecating gestures, his Sawney stare, like a Scotchman in London; his—“_cry your merry, noble seignors!_” He is wholly nonplussed, and confounded.

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

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading Study, then, your mathematics, and cultivate all your memories, oh ye! who think of cruising in men-of-war.

utter a sudden loud cry

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foster the growth of

From this reading Study, then, your mathematics, and cultivate all your memories, oh ye! who think of cruising in men-of-war.

mixed with impurities

From this reading Mark him, as he advances along the files of old ocean-warriors; mark his debased attitude, his deprecating gestures, his Sawney stare, like a Scotchman in London; his—“_cry your merry, noble seignors!_” He is wholly nonplussed, and confounded.

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From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

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

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

tending to diminish or disparage

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From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

plural of “dodge” — an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

From this reading He dodges sudden sounds, as a raw recruit falling bombs.

one or the other of two

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

relating to the vicinity of the equator

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading He dodges sudden sounds, as a raw recruit falling bombs.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

a boy or man

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

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

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

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

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading Mark him, as he advances along the files of old ocean-warriors; mark his debased attitude, his deprecating gestures, his Sawney stare, like a Scotchman in London; his—“_cry your merry, noble seignors!_” He is wholly nonplussed, and confounded.

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

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

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

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

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From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

plural of “hawk” — diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

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

From this reading He dodges sudden sounds, as a raw recruit falling bombs.

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

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

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

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

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

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

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

From this reading Mark him, as he advances along the files of old ocean-warriors; mark his debased attitude, his deprecating gestures, his Sawney stare, like a Scotchman in London; his—“_cry your merry, noble seignors!_” He is wholly nonplussed, and confounded.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

a language user's knowledge of words

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

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attach a tag or label to

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a pair of people who live together

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement

From this reading Study, then, your mathematics, and cultivate all your memories, oh ye! who think of cruising in men-of-war.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading Study, then, your mathematics, and cultivate all your memories, oh ye! who think of cruising in men-of-war.

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From this reading Study, then, your mathematics, and cultivate all your memories, oh ye! who think of cruising in men-of-war.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

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used to form the superlative

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

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From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

not any; not one

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

impressive in appearance

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plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

not one, and not any

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Mark him, as he advances along the files of old ocean-warriors; mark his debased attitude, his deprecating gestures, his Sawney stare, like a Scotchman in London; his—“_cry your merry, noble seignors!_” He is wholly nonplussed, and confounded.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He must begin anew; he knows nothing; Greek and Hebrew could not help him, for the language he must learn has neither grammar nor lexicon.

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

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

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From this reading Mark him, as he advances along the files of old ocean-warriors; mark his debased attitude, his deprecating gestures, his Sawney stare, like a Scotchman in London; his—“_cry your merry, noble seignors!_” He is wholly nonplussed, and confounded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

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

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Study, then, your mathematics, and cultivate all your memories, oh ye! who think of cruising in men-of-war.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading He dodges sudden sounds, as a raw recruit falling bombs.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

register formally as a participant or member

From this reading He dodges sudden sounds, as a raw recruit falling bombs.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

plural of “rumbling” — a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

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From this reading Mark him, as he advances along the files of old ocean-warriors; mark his debased attitude, his deprecating gestures, his Sawney stare, like a Scotchman in London; his—“_cry your merry, noble seignors!_” He is wholly nonplussed, and confounded.

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

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so extremely intense as to evoke screams

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

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From this reading Mark him, as he advances along the files of old ocean-warriors; mark his debased attitude, his deprecating gestures, his Sawney stare, like a Scotchman in London; his—“_cry your merry, noble seignors!_” He is wholly nonplussed, and confounded.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He dodges sudden sounds, as a raw recruit falling bombs.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Mark him, as he advances along the files of old ocean-warriors; mark his debased attitude, his deprecating gestures, his Sawney stare, like a Scotchman in London; his—“_cry your merry, noble seignors!_” He is wholly nonplussed, and confounded.

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

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Study, then, your mathematics, and cultivate all your memories, oh ye! who think of cruising in men-of-war.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He dodges sudden sounds, as a raw recruit falling bombs.

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From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

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

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Study, then, your mathematics, and cultivate all your memories, oh ye! who think of cruising in men-of-war.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Study, then, your mathematics, and cultivate all your memories, oh ye! who think of cruising in men-of-war.

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

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

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

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

accept gladly

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Well-nigh useless to him, now, all previous circumnavigations of this terraqueous globe; of no account his arctic, antarctic, or equinoctial experiences; his gales off Beachy Head, or his dismastings off Hatteras.

at the time that

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

make whistling sounds

From this reading The Boatswain’s mates whistle round him, like hawks screaming in a gale, and the strange noises under decks are like volcanic rumblings in a mountain.

which person or people

From this reading Study, then, your mathematics, and cultivate all your memories, oh ye! who think of cruising in men-of-war.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Mark him, as he advances along the files of old ocean-warriors; mark his debased attitude, his deprecating gestures, his Sawney stare, like a Scotchman in London; his—“_cry your merry, noble seignors!_” He is wholly nonplussed, and confounded.

belonging to which person

From this reading And when, to crown all, the First Lieutenant, whose business it is to welcome all new-corners, and assign them their quarters: when this officer—none of the most bland or amiable either—gives him number after number to recollect—246—139—478—351—the poor fellow feels like decamping.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Study, then, your mathematics, and cultivate all your memories, oh ye! who think of cruising in men-of-war.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Mark him, as he advances along the files of old ocean-warriors; mark his debased attitude, his deprecating gestures, his Sawney stare, like a Scotchman in London; his—“_cry your merry, noble seignors!_” He is wholly nonplussed, and confounded.