Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

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

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

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

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

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

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

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

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

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

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

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

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

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From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

in a busy manner

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

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

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

force somebody to do something

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

with great urgency

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

without deviation

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

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

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

the place where something divides into branches

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

rolled up and secured

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

plural of “gasket” — seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

large heavy rope for nautical use

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

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

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

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

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

refuse to comply

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

an occurrence of control or strength weakening

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

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

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

the force of workers available

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

and nothing more

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

a particular point in time

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

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

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

a city in south central Belgium situated on a promontory between the Meuse River and the Sambre River; the site of intense fighting in World War I and World War II

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

above and across; more than

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

win a victory over

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

be persistent, refuse to stop

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

repeated heavy blows

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

on the contrary

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

a strong line

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

only a very short time before

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

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

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

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

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

get by special effort

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

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

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

becoming stronger

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

beneath the surface of the water

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

possessing sweep

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

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

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

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

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

the act of making something tighter

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

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

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

not noticeable; not drawing attention

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

not made known

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

directed up

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

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

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

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

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

in or at the place that

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

during the time that

From this reading The pounding of the seas against the bow rendered other sounds, for the moment, unnoticeable, while the current swept so strongly against my submerged body as to compel me to cling tightly to the swaying rope to prevent being overcome.

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

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Forking out, however, directly over where I clung desperately to the wet hawser, my eyes were able to trace the bow-sprit, a massive bit of timber, with ropes faintly traced against the sky, the rather loosely furled jib flapping ragged edges in the gusts of wind.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Close as I was the bark appeared scarcely more than a dense shadow swaying above me, without special form, and unrevealed by the slightest gleam of light, merely a vast bulk, towering between sea and sky.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Suddenly, as I stared upward, I became aware that two men were working their way out along the foot-ropes, and, as they reached a point almost directly over my head, became busily engaged in tightening the gaskets to better secure the loosening sail.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE NAMUR It was here that fortune favored me, strengthening my decision, and yielding a fresh courage to persevere.