Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.

From this reading THE UTILITY OF ADVERSITY--AN ENCOUNTER--THE HOROKEN--BILL ALIAS BOB.

later than; following

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

anew

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading THE UTILITY OF ADVERSITY--AN ENCOUNTER--THE HOROKEN--BILL ALIAS BOB.

(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 Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

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

From this reading THE UTILITY OF ADVERSITY--AN ENCOUNTER--THE HOROKEN--BILL ALIAS BOB.

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

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

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

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

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

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

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

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading THE UTILITY OF ADVERSITY--AN ENCOUNTER--THE HOROKEN--BILL ALIAS BOB.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading THE UTILITY OF ADVERSITY--AN ENCOUNTER--THE HOROKEN--BILL ALIAS BOB.

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From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their supply of water, however, gave them some uneasiness, for the quantity was limited, and they might be retarded by calms and contrary winds.

plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading Their supply of water, however, gave them some uneasiness, for the quantity was limited, and they might be retarded by calms and contrary winds.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Their supply of water, however, gave them some uneasiness, for the quantity was limited, and they might be retarded by calms and contrary winds.

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

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

come together

From this reading THE UTILITY OF ADVERSITY--AN ENCOUNTER--THE HOROKEN--BILL ALIAS BOB.

presently existing

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

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

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Their supply of water, however, gave them some uneasiness, for the quantity was limited, and they might be retarded by calms and contrary winds.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

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

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

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

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

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From this reading THE UTILITY OF ADVERSITY--AN ENCOUNTER--THE HOROKEN--BILL ALIAS BOB.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Their supply of water, however, gave them some uneasiness, for the quantity was limited, and they might be retarded by calms and contrary winds.

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

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

small in range or scope

From this reading Their supply of water, however, gave them some uneasiness, for the quantity was limited, and they might be retarded by calms and contrary winds.

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

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

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

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Their supply of water, however, gave them some uneasiness, for the quantity was limited, and they might be retarded by calms and contrary winds.

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

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE UTILITY OF ADVERSITY--AN ENCOUNTER--THE HOROKEN--BILL ALIAS BOB.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

on one occasion

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

in an original manner

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Their supply of water, however, gave them some uneasiness, for the quantity was limited, and they might be retarded by calms and contrary winds.

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development

From this reading Their supply of water, however, gave them some uneasiness, for the quantity was limited, and they might be retarded by calms and contrary winds.

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

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

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From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

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

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Their supply of water, however, gave them some uneasiness, for the quantity was limited, and they might be retarded by calms and contrary winds.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

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

From this reading THE UTILITY OF ADVERSITY--AN ENCOUNTER--THE HOROKEN--BILL ALIAS BOB.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their supply of water, however, gave them some uneasiness, for the quantity was limited, and they might be retarded by calms and contrary winds.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

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

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

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

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading Their supply of water, however, gave them some uneasiness, for the quantity was limited, and they might be retarded by calms and contrary winds.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.

a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

From this reading THE UTILITY OF ADVERSITY--AN ENCOUNTER--THE HOROKEN--BILL ALIAS BOB.

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

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Their supply of water, however, gave them some uneasiness, for the quantity was limited, and they might be retarded by calms and contrary winds.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

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

From this reading A light but favorable breeze carried them away from land, and they were once again on the open sea.

English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)

From this reading Willis, after a prolonged investigation of the sun's position, taken in relation to some observations he had made the day before, concluded that the best course to pursue, under existing circumstances, was to steer for the Marian Islands.[H] In addition to the distance they had originally to traverse, all the way lost during the storm was now before them.

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

From this reading Their supply of water, however, gave them some uneasiness, for the quantity was limited, and they might be retarded by calms and contrary winds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As regards provisions, they had little to fear; they could rely upon falling in with a boobie or sea-cow occasionally, and fresh fish were to be had at any time.