Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading THE next morning they found, to their satisfaction, that the river had sunk nearly a foot.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

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

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The flooring-boards were utilised for the repairs, and by evening the holes were closed effectually.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The flooring-boards were utilised for the repairs, and by evening the holes were closed effectually.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

in an effectual manner

From this reading The flooring-boards were utilised for the repairs, and by evening the holes were closed effectually.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

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From this reading The flooring-boards were utilised for the repairs, and by evening the holes were closed effectually.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading THE next morning they found, to their satisfaction, that the river had sunk nearly a foot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading STARTING FOR THE WEST.

set up or found

From this reading THE next morning they found, to their satisfaction, that the river had sunk nearly a foot.

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

From this reading THE next morning they found, to their satisfaction, that the river had sunk nearly a foot.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading The flooring-boards were utilised for the repairs, and by evening the holes were closed effectually.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE next morning they found, to their satisfaction, that the river had sunk nearly a foot.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE next morning they found, to their satisfaction, that the river had sunk nearly a foot.

absolutely essential

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE next morning they found, to their satisfaction, that the river had sunk nearly a foot.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

many times at short intervals

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

on one occasion

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

to a proportionate degree

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

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

From this reading THE next morning they found, to their satisfaction, that the river had sunk nearly a foot.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading THE next morning they found, to their satisfaction, that the river had sunk nearly a foot.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

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

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading STARTING FOR THE WEST.

doomed to extinction

From this reading THE next morning they found, to their satisfaction, that the river had sunk nearly a foot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE next morning they found, to their satisfaction, that the river had sunk nearly a foot.

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

From this reading STARTING FOR THE WEST.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE next morning they found, to their satisfaction, that the river had sunk nearly a foot.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

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

From this reading THE next morning they found, to their satisfaction, that the river had sunk nearly a foot.

past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

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

From this reading THE next morning they found, to their satisfaction, that the river had sunk nearly a foot.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

put to use

From this reading The flooring-boards were utilised for the repairs, and by evening the holes were closed effectually.

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

From this reading There were tools on board, for during their prolonged trips it was often necessary to execute repairs of one kind or other.

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

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

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

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading STARTING FOR THE WEST.

at the time that

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The boat had risen considerably when the cargo had been removed the evening before, and the ropes overhead had been proportionately tightened, so that she now hung so high that the rents were well out of water, and they were able at once to set about the work of repair.