Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

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

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

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

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

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

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Deck made no effort at first to direct the craft, for he was well-nigh exhausted by the fatigues of the day and his efforts to escape from the fortification.

plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Deck made no effort at first to direct the craft, for he was well-nigh exhausted by the fatigues of the day and his efforts to escape from the fortification.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

command with authority

From this reading Deck made no effort at first to direct the craft, for he was well-nigh exhausted by the fatigues of the day and his efforts to escape from the fortification.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid)

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Deck made no effort at first to direct the craft, for he was well-nigh exhausted by the fatigues of the day and his efforts to escape from the fortification.

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

From this reading Deck made no effort at first to direct the craft, for he was well-nigh exhausted by the fatigues of the day and his efforts to escape from the fortification.

one or the other of two

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Deck made no effort at first to direct the craft, for he was well-nigh exhausted by the fatigues of the day and his efforts to escape from the fortification.

divisible by two

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Deck made no effort at first to direct the craft, for he was well-nigh exhausted by the fatigues of the day and his efforts to escape from the fortification.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor

From this reading Deck made no effort at first to direct the craft, for he was well-nigh exhausted by the fatigues of the day and his efforts to escape from the fortification.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Deck made no effort at first to direct the craft, for he was well-nigh exhausted by the fatigues of the day and his efforts to escape from the fortification.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading Deck made no effort at first to direct the craft, for he was well-nigh exhausted by the fatigues of the day and his efforts to escape from the fortification.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

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From this reading He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

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

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

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

From this reading Deck made no effort at first to direct the craft, for he was well-nigh exhausted by the fatigues of the day and his efforts to escape from the fortification.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

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

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

incapable of being passed

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

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

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

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

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

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

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Deck made no effort at first to direct the craft, for he was well-nigh exhausted by the fatigues of the day and his efforts to escape from the fortification.

engage in

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

not any; not one

From this reading Deck made no effort at first to direct the craft, for he was well-nigh exhausted by the fatigues of the day and his efforts to escape from the fortification.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

covered with water

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

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From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

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

From this reading He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

not in physical motion

From this reading He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

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

From this reading He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

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

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

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

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

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

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

the topmost one of two

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

under normal conditions

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very heavy rains had been falling for several days, overflowing brooks and creeks so as to make many of them impassable; and the great river was swollen, though not to an unusual height in the rainy season.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

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

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It was about twelve feet long, and was not likely to upset, even in the turbulent water at the middle of the river which drained the Cumberland Mountains in the south-eastern part of the State.

(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 He kept his seat in the stern-sheets, as Fronklyn did in the forward part of the boat, which was still abreast of the camp, but well under the high bank of the stream.

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

From this reading Deck made no effort at first to direct the craft, for he was well-nigh exhausted by the fatigues of the day and his efforts to escape from the fortification.

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

From this reading A BOAT VOYAGE DOWN THE GREAT RIVER The tender in which Deck Lyon and his companion had embarked was a keel-boat such as is usually suspended by two ropes from either end to the upper extremity of a pole, like an ensign staff.