Chapter XIX

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From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

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

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

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

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

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

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

to gain with effort

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

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

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

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

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

next to; at the side of

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

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

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

to a great extent or degree

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

maintain or assert

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

a small house with a single story

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

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

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

emanating from God

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

an old word for “before”

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

divisible by two

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

increased in extent or size or bulk or scope

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

transport from one place to another

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

a man who operates a ferry

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

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

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

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

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

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

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

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

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

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

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

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

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

plural of “islet” — a small island

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

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From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

the direction in which the wind is blowing

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

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

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

engage in

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

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

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

gather or bring together

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

something you have to do

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

with speed

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

cool and formal in manner

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

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

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

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

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

a short musical composition with words

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

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

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

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

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

plural of “successor” — a person who follows next in order

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

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

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

in or at that place or location

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

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

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

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

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

in the direction of

From this reading A skiff departing from the left bank was, even on favourable occasions, carried considerably to leeward ere it could attain the opposite side of the deep and full stream of the Rhine, so that its course was oblique towards Kirch-hoff.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading On the opposite bank, but a good deal lower than the hamlet which gave name to the ferry, was seated on a small eminence, screened by trees and bushes, the little town of Kirch-hoff.

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

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

except if; if not

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

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

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

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

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

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

From this reading _Drinking Song._[9] A cottage or two on the side of the river, beside which were moored one or two fishing-boats, showed the pious Hans had successors in his profession as a boatman.

at the time that

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

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

From this reading Upon the Rhine, upon the Rhine they cluster, The grapes of juice divine, Which make the soldier's jovial courage muster; O blessed be the Rhine!

to a great degree

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The river, which at a point a little lower was restrained by a chain of islets, expanded more widely, and moved less rapidly, than when it passed these cottages, affording to the ferryman a smoother surface, and a less heavy stream to contend with, although the current was even there too strong to be borne up against, unless the river was in a tranquil state.