Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All nature was full of life and rejoicing.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

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

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

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

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

lacking funds

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

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From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

harmed or injured or spoiled

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

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

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

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From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading All nature was full of life and rejoicing.

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From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

a farewell remark

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

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

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

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

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

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

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

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

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading All nature was full of life and rejoicing.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

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From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

used to form the superlative

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading All nature was full of life and rejoicing.

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

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

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

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

not any; not one

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

a wind that blows from the north

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading All nature was full of life and rejoicing.

-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

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

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

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

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

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

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

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

From this reading Therefore, by the earliest daylight, preparations were made for repairing the damaged cruisers, and putting them in condition for a new start.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sun shone with unclouded splendor, fish leaped from the clear waters, gay-plumaged birds flitted among the mangroves, and made the air vocal with their happy songs.

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

From this reading Although Lieutenant Carey was much disturbed by learning that false reports had been spread among the Indians concerning the nature of his expedition, and realized that its difficulties would be greatly increased thereby, he had no thought of abandoning it.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE _TRANSIT_ That night the Norther broke, and by the following morning the weather was of that absolutely perfect character that makes the winter the most delightful season of the year in southern Florida.