Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

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

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

higher than, or over, something

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

later than; following

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

anew

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

(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 We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

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

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

Having no one else present.

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

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

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

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

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

feeling or showing anger

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

any thing at all

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

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

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

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

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

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

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

a wind that blows from the north

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

the two together, not just one

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

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

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

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

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

a boy or man

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

rid of obstructions

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

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

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

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

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

travel across or pass over

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

not to your liking

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

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

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

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

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

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

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

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

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

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

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

favorable to life and growth

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

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

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

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

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

located within the hull or nearest the midline of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

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

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

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

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

engage in

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

plural of “mess” — a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

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

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

used to form the superlative

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

as might be expected

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

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

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

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

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

above and across; more than

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

go across or through

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

show unwillingness towards

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

cause to become

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

past form of “repulse” — force or drive back

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

uttered with a trill

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

express in words

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

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

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

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

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

transport commercially

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

superlative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

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

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

happening unexpectedly

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

carry out

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

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

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

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

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

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

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

-ing form of “topple” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

(of liquids) clouded as with sediment

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

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

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

the topmost one of two

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

precisely as stated

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

in a violent manner

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

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

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

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

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

at the time that

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

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

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

during the time that

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

which person or people

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.

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

From this reading It is always rough there, and the winds as uncertain as a lady's smile; and, I may say that on this occasion both Boreas and Neptune seemed to have arranged to render our passage over this special broken-water domain of theirs as disagreeable as possible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The ship plunged and rolled to such an extent that it was almost impossible to go up and down the hatchways carrying anything; for a chap wanted more hands than he possessed to hold on with, let alone dunnage!

past form of “woo” — seek someone's favor

From this reading This occurs through the influence of the Gulf Stream, which, after being wooed by the incurving and more hospitable coast of France, suddenly finds itself violently repulsed by the projecting Spanish peninsula; when, naturally angry, the current, like some folk who, on their not being able to vent their spleen on the people who may offend them, `pass it on' to the nearest, tries to `make it warm' for such unfortunate mariners as may cross its turbid bosom!

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading We boys had, as might be expected, most of the dirty work to do; and it was our task, when dinner was finished below, to help clear up the messes, and take the `gashing-tubs,' in which the refuse of all our meals was thrown, up above to the upper deck and pitch the contents over the side, it being impossible for us to open any of the ports on the lower deck, from the heavy rolling seas that came toppling inboard every now and again.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading We were well handled, our commanding officer being, as I have already said, one of the smartest sailors in the service; but, notwithstanding this, the _Active_ had very bad weather of it, while those of our consorts whom we could see in the distance appeared to experience worse.