A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XCI
“In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.” Sir T. Browne, V. E. It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading ““In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.””
Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
later than; following
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Browne, V.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading E.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
above and across; more than
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir T.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir T.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Browne, V.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “In vain it was to rake for Ambergriese in the paunch of this Leviathan, insufferable fetor denying not inquiry.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
at the time that
From this reading It was a week or two after the last whaling scene recounted, and when we were slowly sailing over a sleepy, vapory, mid-day sea, that the many noses on the Pequod’s deck proved more vigilant discoverers than the three pairs of eyes aloft.
