Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

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

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

make certain of

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

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

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

plural of “beach” — an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Precisely so, though I see by your look you deem it not a very probable place to obtain them.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading "Precisely so, though I see by your look you deem it not a very probable place to obtain them.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

plural of “eminence” — high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

only a very short time before

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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

From this reading "And so you intend putting in here for supplies?"

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

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

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

From this reading "And so you intend putting in here for supplies?"

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading "And so you intend putting in here for supplies?"

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

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

and nothing more

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Precisely so, though I see by your look you deem it not a very probable place to obtain them.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

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

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

not any; not one

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

impressive in appearance

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

come into possession of

From this reading "Precisely so, though I see by your look you deem it not a very probable place to obtain them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Precisely so, though I see by your look you deem it not a very probable place to obtain them.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "Precisely so, though I see by your look you deem it not a very probable place to obtain them.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading "Precisely so, though I see by your look you deem it not a very probable place to obtain them.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading "And so you intend putting in here for supplies?"

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

only a very short time before

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Precisely so, though I see by your look you deem it not a very probable place to obtain them.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "And so you intend putting in here for supplies?"

impressive in appearance

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading "And so you intend putting in here for supplies?"

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

carry out

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

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

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Precisely so, though I see by your look you deem it not a very probable place to obtain them.

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

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Precisely so, though I see by your look you deem it not a very probable place to obtain them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

precisely as stated

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

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 Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

accept gladly

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "No, indeed," said the Captain, good humoredly; "it would be but a poor compliment to the stately city of B----, to take this rude coast, with its sandy beaches, its rocky eminences, and fishermen's huts, for its handsome dimensions.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Nevertheless, poor as this little fishing settlement looks, it is a very welcome sight just now, I assure you, as our provisions are getting scarce, and as to the water, my cook tells me he should have hardly enough to fill a tea-kettle for to-morrow's breakfast."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Captain,"--exclaimed a tall, slight young man, as he ascended the cabin steps of a noble vessel, and, having gained the deck, stood gazing on the expansive Atlantic stretched out before him,--"Captain," he eagerly inquired, "this surely is not our destination," pointing at the same time with his finger to a rude outline of land, now distinctly visible.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Precisely so, though I see by your look you deem it not a very probable place to obtain them.