Chapter III

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

From this reading Aboard a British Frigate "Below there!

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Aboard a British Frigate "Below there!

later than; following

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

how long something has existed

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

(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From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading You can come along up on deck, me hearties!"

side by side

From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

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

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

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

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Aboard a British Frigate "Below there!

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Aboard a British Frigate "Below there!

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

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading You can come along up on deck, me hearties!"

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading You can come along up on deck, me hearties!"

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

From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

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

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading You can come along up on deck, me hearties!"

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

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

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries

From this reading Aboard a British Frigate "Below there!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

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From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

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

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

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

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

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

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

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From this reading You can come along up on deck, me hearties!"

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

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

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

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

darkened with overcast

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading You can come along up on deck, me hearties!"

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading You can come along up on deck, me hearties!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

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From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

make short successive sounds

From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

the work of a sailor

From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

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

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

transport commercially

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

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From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

express in words

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

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

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Aboard a British Frigate "Below there!

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

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

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

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

male cat

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

hard to endure

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading You can come along up on deck, me hearties!"

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

plural of “vibration” — the act of vibrating

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

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

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

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 Meanwhile the rattle of blocks and ropes overhead had been replaced by the gentle surge of water alongside, and by a thousand strange groanings and squeakings common to all sailing vessels.

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

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

at the time that

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

in or at the place that

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

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

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

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

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed, placed where he was, with his head close to the foot of one of the masts, that penetrated the deck of the ship and passed through the dark prison in which he and his comrades were confined, Tom could by the vibrations and the groanings of the latter tell exactly when the wind freshened and the sails dragged more strongly.

but in spite of that

From this reading An age seemed to have passed since Tom and his six companions were driven from the deck of the big ship to which they had been brought by the pressgang, and though the former had slept for many hours--for he had been exhausted after such a trying experience--yet the few hours he had been awake had dragged on leaden wheels.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You can come along up on deck, me hearties!"