Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

make less active or intense

From this reading Night came on, but the tempest did not abate.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

(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 Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

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

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Gradually, however, they drifted further and further apart.

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

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

-ing form of “bail” — release after a security has been paid

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

lacking funds

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Night came on, but the tempest did not abate.

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

From this reading Night came on, but the tempest did not abate.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

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

From this reading Night came on, but the tempest did not abate.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Gradually, however, they drifted further and further apart.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

inspired with confidence

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Gradually, however, they drifted further and further apart.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Gradually, however, they drifted further and further apart.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Gradually, however, they drifted further and further apart.

plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

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

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

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

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

lacking natural ease

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

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 For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Night came on, but the tempest did not abate.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Night came on, but the tempest did not abate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Night came on, but the tempest did not abate.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

above and across; more than

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

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

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

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From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

move upward

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

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

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

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

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

with skill

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

in the near future

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

not in physical motion

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

an intense or violent exertion

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading Night came on, but the tempest did not abate.

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

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

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

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

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

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

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

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

in a violent manner

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

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

From this reading Several of the people were kept continually bailing, for, in spite of all their care, the sea constantly broke over them, and from the straining of the canoe many a leak was formed.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.

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

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading At length dark clouds were seen gathering in the horizon, light scud flew across the sky, the sea began to rise--the canoes laboured much--soon they were pitching violently into the quick-coming seas: still they were skilfully managed, and the wind allowed them to keep their course.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For many days the two canoes kept together, and the crews encouraged each other; their voices raised in hymns of praise being wafted afar across the waters, as they joined in chorus, and sang alternately with each other.