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The sea—Longings for shore—A land-sick ship—Destination of the voyagers. Six months at sea! Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else! Weeks and weeks ago our fresh provisions were all exhausted. There is not a sweet potato left; not a single yam.
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higher than, or over, something
From this reading “Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!”
later than; following
From this reading “Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!”
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading “Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “There is not a sweet potato left; not a single yam.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The sea—Longings for shore—A land-sick ship—Destination of the voyagers.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sea—Longings for shore—A land-sick ship—Destination of the voyagers.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
later than; following
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
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From this reading Weeks and weeks ago our fresh provisions were all exhausted.
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From this reading Weeks and weeks ago our fresh provisions were all exhausted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Six months at sea!
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
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From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
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From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
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From this reading The sea—Longings for shore—A land-sick ship—Destination of the voyagers.
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From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
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From this reading Weeks and weeks ago our fresh provisions were all exhausted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sea—Longings for shore—A land-sick ship—Destination of the voyagers.
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From this reading Weeks and weeks ago our fresh provisions were all exhausted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is not a sweet potato left; not a single yam.
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From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
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From this reading The sea—Longings for shore—A land-sick ship—Destination of the voyagers.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There is not a sweet potato left; not a single yam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
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From this reading The sea—Longings for shore—A land-sick ship—Destination of the voyagers.
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From this reading Six months at sea!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is not a sweet potato left; not a single yam.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sea—Longings for shore—A land-sick ship—Destination of the voyagers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Weeks and weeks ago our fresh provisions were all exhausted.
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From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is not a sweet potato left; not a single yam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Weeks and weeks ago our fresh provisions were all exhausted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sea—Longings for shore—A land-sick ship—Destination of the voyagers.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The sea—Longings for shore—A land-sick ship—Destination of the voyagers.
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From this reading The sea—Longings for shore—A land-sick ship—Destination of the voyagers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is not a sweet potato left; not a single yam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Six months at sea!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is not a sweet potato left; not a single yam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sea—Longings for shore—A land-sick ship—Destination of the voyagers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is not a sweet potato left; not a single yam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sea—Longings for shore—A land-sick ship—Destination of the voyagers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Weeks and weeks ago our fresh provisions were all exhausted.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Weeks and weeks ago our fresh provisions were all exhausted.
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From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is not a sweet potato left; not a single yam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific—the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else!
