Chapter XXXI

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

anew

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

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

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

from appearances alone

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

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

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

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

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

a youthful male person

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

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

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On this day the siesta was not prolonged.

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Again was Harry forced to perform that which seemed to be the least important portion of the work.

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

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

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

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Again was Harry forced to perform that which seemed to be the least important portion of the work.

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

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

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

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

of great significance or value

From this reading Again was Harry forced to perform that which seemed to be the least important portion of the work.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Again was Harry forced to perform that which seemed to be the least important portion of the work.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

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

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On this day the siesta was not prolonged.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this day the siesta was not prolonged.

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From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading Again was Harry forced to perform that which seemed to be the least important portion of the work.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Again was Harry forced to perform that which seemed to be the least important portion of the work.

extremely

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading On this day the siesta was not prolonged.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

take up or begin anew

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

except for; apart from

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

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

From this reading Again was Harry forced to perform that which seemed to be the least important portion of the work.

a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)

From this reading On this day the siesta was not prolonged.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading SUSPENSE.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Again was Harry forced to perform that which seemed to be the least important portion of the work.

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

From this reading On this day the siesta was not prolonged.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

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

From this reading On this day the siesta was not prolonged.

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

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

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

From this reading On this day the siesta was not prolonged.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

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

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

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

From this reading Again was Harry forced to perform that which seemed to be the least important portion of the work.

during the time that

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

which person or people

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bob believed, and with good reason, that the boy could not endure as much as the others, who were more accustomed to fatigue; therefore he positively forbade his diving save at rare intervals.

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

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading Every member of the party was eager to be at work again, and much sooner than Bob had intended they were pushing the raft out to the wreck while Walter was making his way around the beach, to resume the apparently useless task of watching.