Chapter VI

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

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

later than; following

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

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

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

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

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading He waited till he had seen them seated on the bench, and then he walked slowly to the boat pier.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He was disappointed when his cousin refused to go with him; but he was not inclined to persuade him to leave his father, for he concluded that something of importance was under discussion between them.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was disappointed when his cousin refused to go with him; but he was not inclined to persuade him to leave his father, for he concluded that something of importance was under discussion between them.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading He was disappointed when his cousin refused to go with him; but he was not inclined to persuade him to leave his father, for he concluded that something of importance was under discussion between them.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

recognizable; marked

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading He was disappointed when his cousin refused to go with him; but he was not inclined to persuade him to leave his father, for he concluded that something of importance was under discussion between them.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading He was disappointed when his cousin refused to go with him; but he was not inclined to persuade him to leave his father, for he concluded that something of importance was under discussion between them.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He was disappointed when his cousin refused to go with him; but he was not inclined to persuade him to leave his father, for he concluded that something of importance was under discussion between them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was disappointed when his cousin refused to go with him; but he was not inclined to persuade him to leave his father, for he concluded that something of importance was under discussion between them.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

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

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading He was disappointed when his cousin refused to go with him; but he was not inclined to persuade him to leave his father, for he concluded that something of importance was under discussion between them.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading He was disappointed when his cousin refused to go with him; but he was not inclined to persuade him to leave his father, for he concluded that something of importance was under discussion between them.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

go away from a place

From this reading He was disappointed when his cousin refused to go with him; but he was not inclined to persuade him to leave his father, for he concluded that something of importance was under discussion between them.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

possessive form of “lyon” — a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

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

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

being perceived or observed

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

win approval or support for

From this reading He was disappointed when his cousin refused to go with him; but he was not inclined to persuade him to leave his father, for he concluded that something of importance was under discussion between them.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading He waited till he had seen them seated on the bench, and then he walked slowly to the boat pier.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He was disappointed when his cousin refused to go with him; but he was not inclined to persuade him to leave his father, for he concluded that something of importance was under discussion between them.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

an abstracted state of absorption

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

the act of rowing as a sport

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

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

From this reading He waited till he had seen them seated on the bench, and then he walked slowly to the boat pier.

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

From this reading He waited till he had seen them seated on the bench, and then he walked slowly to the boat pier.

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

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

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

From this reading He waited till he had seen them seated on the bench, and then he walked slowly to the boat pier.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He was disappointed when his cousin refused to go with him; but he was not inclined to persuade him to leave his father, for he concluded that something of importance was under discussion between them.

a male human offspring

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He waited till he had seen them seated on the bench, and then he walked slowly to the boat pier.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He waited till he had seen them seated on the bench, and then he walked slowly to the boat pier.

up to a particular time

From this reading He waited till he had seen them seated on the bench, and then he walked slowly to the boat pier.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

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

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He waited till he had seen them seated on the bench, and then he walked slowly to the boat pier.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He waited till he had seen them seated on the bench, and then he walked slowly to the boat pier.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading He had listened with the closest attention to Mrs. Lyon's report of her visit at the house of Titus, and he was in a revery after dinner as he observed Noah and his son walking to the bridge.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.

at the time that

From this reading He was disappointed when his cousin refused to go with him; but he was not inclined to persuade him to leave his father, for he concluded that something of importance was under discussion between them.

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

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

which person or people

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He stopped rowing several times in the ten minutes or more that elapsed after he had invited Deck to go with him; and one who had been near enough to study his expression would have understood that he had a purpose before him which he was not prepared to execute under present circumstances.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CREEK If Deck Lyon had particularly noted the actions of his cousin in the boat he would have noticed that he was less decided in his movements than usual.