Chapter VI

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

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading My drawing-paper had been kicked to pieces and was quite useless, and it was only by a chance that I was able to attempt a survey at all.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

(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 My drawing-paper had been kicked to pieces and was quite useless, and it was only by a chance that I was able to attempt a survey at all.

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

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading My drawing-paper had been kicked to pieces and was quite useless, and it was only by a chance that I was able to attempt a survey at all.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

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

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

for the reason that

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My drawing-paper had been kicked to pieces and was quite useless, and it was only by a chance that I was able to attempt a survey at all.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

get temporarily

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My drawing-paper had been kicked to pieces and was quite useless, and it was only by a chance that I was able to attempt a survey at all.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Having set up the plane-table in position, I erected a flag-post and returned to camp to breakfast.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

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

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading My drawing-paper had been kicked to pieces and was quite useless, and it was only by a chance that I was able to attempt a survey at all.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

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

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

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

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

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

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

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From this reading My drawing-paper had been kicked to pieces and was quite useless, and it was only by a chance that I was able to attempt a survey at all.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading Having set up the plane-table in position, I erected a flag-post and returned to camp to breakfast.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

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From this reading Having set up the plane-table in position, I erected a flag-post and returned to camp to breakfast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

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

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having set up the plane-table in position, I erected a flag-post and returned to camp to breakfast.

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

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

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

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

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

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading My drawing-paper had been kicked to pieces and was quite useless, and it was only by a chance that I was able to attempt a survey at all.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

and nothing more

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading My drawing-paper had been kicked to pieces and was quite useless, and it was only by a chance that I was able to attempt a survey at all.

rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

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From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

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 The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

occurring by chance

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

not able to be found

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

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

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

and nothing more

From this reading My drawing-paper had been kicked to pieces and was quite useless, and it was only by a chance that I was able to attempt a survey at all.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading My drawing-paper had been kicked to pieces and was quite useless, and it was only by a chance that I was able to attempt a survey at all.

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From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading My drawing-paper had been kicked to pieces and was quite useless, and it was only by a chance that I was able to attempt a survey at all.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Having set up the plane-table in position, I erected a flag-post and returned to camp to breakfast.

an easy victory

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

wood in small pieces or splinters

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

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From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

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

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

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

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

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

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

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

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

below the required standards for a purpose

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

the act of using

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading My drawing-paper had been kicked to pieces and was quite useless, and it was only by a chance that I was able to attempt a survey at all.

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

From this reading My drawing-paper had been kicked to pieces and was quite useless, and it was only by a chance that I was able to attempt a survey at all.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

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

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

at the time that

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

in or at the place that

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

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

From this reading THE INTERIOR--STRYTUR AND ITS LAVA I commenced my survey the next morning before breakfast, when I went out to the first position on the lava-peaks and there set up the plane-table, that table which had so badly come to grief at the heels of the runaway pony a few days before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.

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

From this reading At Edinburgh, just before starting, Thomas bought two or three small sheets of drawing-paper for his own work, in order to be independent of my supply; it was lucky that he had done so, for I was thus able to borrow from him.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The size of the sheets was much smaller than mine, and they did not nearly fill the table; it did not much matter though, for part of the table was quite unfit to work upon, because of the long holes where splinters were missing; of course, the area of country capable of being mapped on a sheet was reduced according to the size, and it meant the use of a greater number of sheets of paper, which was a disadvantage; but the board of the plane-table _could_ with care be worked upon, and there _was_ paper available.