Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

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

From this reading As he ceased struggling, and allowed himself to drift at will, he saw the log bearing down upon him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

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

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

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

From this reading As he ceased struggling, and allowed himself to drift at will, he saw the log bearing down upon him.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As he ceased struggling, and allowed himself to drift at will, he saw the log bearing down upon him.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading As he ceased struggling, and allowed himself to drift at will, he saw the log bearing down upon him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

past form of “bowl” — roll (a ball)

From this reading The canoe was bowled over like a tenpin, and Ned went head first into the yellow flood.

-ing form of “breast” — meet at breast level

From this reading Half a dozen strokes convinced Ned of the utter futility of breasting such a current.

an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

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

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

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

From this reading The canoe was bowled over like a tenpin, and Ned went head first into the yellow flood.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading As he ceased struggling, and allowed himself to drift at will, he saw the log bearing down upon him.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Half a dozen strokes convinced Ned of the utter futility of breasting such a current.

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

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As he ceased struggling, and allowed himself to drift at will, he saw the log bearing down upon him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The canoe was bowled over like a tenpin, and Ned went head first into the yellow flood.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading The canoe was bowled over like a tenpin, and Ned went head first into the yellow flood.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

set up or found

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result

From this reading Half a dozen strokes convinced Ned of the utter futility of breasting such a current.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half a dozen strokes convinced Ned of the utter futility of breasting such a current.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

act or move at high speed

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

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

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The canoe was bowled over like a tenpin, and Ned went head first into the yellow flood.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

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

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

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

From this reading As he ceased struggling, and allowed himself to drift at will, he saw the log bearing down upon him.

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

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The canoe was bowled over like a tenpin, and Ned went head first into the yellow flood.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

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From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

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

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

above and across; more than

From this reading The canoe was bowled over like a tenpin, and Ned went head first into the yellow flood.

propel with a paddle

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

feeling great sexual desire

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

free from harm or evil

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

cut with a saw

From this reading As he ceased struggling, and allowed himself to drift at will, he saw the log bearing down upon him.

filled with shade

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Half a dozen strokes convinced Ned of the utter futility of breasting such a current.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading As he ceased struggling, and allowed himself to drift at will, he saw the log bearing down upon him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Half a dozen strokes convinced Ned of the utter futility of breasting such a current.

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

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

travel through water

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

one of the bottle-shaped pins used in bowling

From this reading The canoe was bowled over like a tenpin, and Ned went head first into the yellow flood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

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

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

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

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

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

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Half a dozen strokes convinced Ned of the utter futility of breasting such a current.

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

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

From this reading The canoe was bowled over like a tenpin, and Ned went head first into the yellow flood.

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 He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

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

From this reading The canoe was bowled over like a tenpin, and Ned went head first into the yellow flood.

at the time that

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading ADRIFT ON A LOG An instant later the shadowy object assumed the unmistakable form of a huge drift log, and before Ned could realize his peril or deal a single paddle stroke, the current whirled the heavy mass upon him, and the blunt end pounded broadside into the Pioneer.

which person or people

From this reading He came to the surface a dozen feet below, and when he found he was out of his depth he made a valiant effort to swim up to Randy, who was fighting hard to drive the Water Sprite off the island, so that he might hasten to his friend's rescue.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading As he ceased struggling, and allowed himself to drift at will, he saw the log bearing down upon him.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The canoe was bowled over like a tenpin, and Ned went head first into the yellow flood.