Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading FLOAT-SHOOTING.--A GENERAL FIELD-DAY.--CHANGES OF THE ICE.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

(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 The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

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

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

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

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

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

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading FLOAT-SHOOTING.--A GENERAL FIELD-DAY.--CHANGES OF THE ICE.

a small pitcher for serving cream

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

plural of “davy” — English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

plural of “decoy” — a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

moving toward the east

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

flow back or recede

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

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

From this reading FLOAT-SHOOTING.--A GENERAL FIELD-DAY.--CHANGES OF THE ICE.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

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

From this reading FLOAT-SHOOTING.--A GENERAL FIELD-DAY.--CHANGES OF THE ICE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading FLOAT-SHOOTING.--A GENERAL FIELD-DAY.--CHANGES OF THE ICE.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading FLOAT-SHOOTING.--A GENERAL FIELD-DAY.--CHANGES OF THE ICE.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

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

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

take the midday meal

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FLOAT-SHOOTING.--A GENERAL FIELD-DAY.--CHANGES OF THE ICE.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

having one arm

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

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

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

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

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

plural of “pulley” — a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

past form of “rope” — catch with a lasso

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

the act of guiding or showing the way

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

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

From this reading FLOAT-SHOOTING.--A GENERAL FIELD-DAY.--CHANGES OF THE ICE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

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

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

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

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

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

From this reading Davies and Creamer gave up their box and outfit to one-armed Peter, as they were about to try their new paddle-boat.

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

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

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

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

made heavy or weighted down with weariness

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

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

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

at the time that

From this reading Although somewhat high out of water, she moved off easily, and made little noise when running slowly; and taking the first of the ebb, the pair moved eastward into the opening ice.

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

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

during the time that

From this reading She was duly launched, and Ben placed himself forward, between the paddle-boxes, ready to do the steering and shooting, while Creamer acted as the motive power, transmitted by a belt and pulleys.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading The next morning, the boats, which were all provided with runners, were drawn to the bar, and Carlo's sled carried, besides the lunch and ammunition of the party, a dozen wooden duck decoys, weighted and roped, for open water.