Chapter XVI

matters of personal concern

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

(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 Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

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

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

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

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

superlative of “bare” — completely unclothed

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

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From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

put or send forth

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading It was wonderful weather for July, pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings and languorously hot in the middle of the day.

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From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was wonderful weather for July, pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings and languorously hot in the middle of the day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

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From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was wonderful weather for July, pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings and languorously hot in the middle of the day.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was wonderful weather for July, pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings and languorously hot in the middle of the day.

very recently

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

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

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

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From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

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

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It was wonderful weather for July, pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings and languorously hot in the middle of the day.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

excellent and delightful in all respects

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

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

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was wonderful weather for July, pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings and languorously hot in the middle of the day.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading It was wonderful weather for July, pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings and languorously hot in the middle of the day.

in a languorous manner

From this reading It was wonderful weather for July, pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings and languorously hot in the middle of the day.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

the act of managing something

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Chub predicted sunstrokes for the whole party, but Harry was without mercy.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading It was wonderful weather for July, pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings and languorously hot in the middle of the day.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

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

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was wonderful weather for July, pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings and languorously hot in the middle of the day.

in name only

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

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

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

make a painting

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Chub predicted sunstrokes for the whole party, but Harry was without mercy.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading It was wonderful weather for July, pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings and languorously hot in the middle of the day.

poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading Chub predicted sunstrokes for the whole party, but Harry was without mercy.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

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

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

transport commercially

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

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

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

in the near future

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

not in physical motion

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

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

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

the rays of the sun

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

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

From this reading Chub predicted sunstrokes for the whole party, but Harry was without mercy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

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

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

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

From this reading Chub still remained nominally master of the ship, but to all intents and purposes the management of affairs had passed into the small, sun-browned hands of Miss Harriet Emery.

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

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

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

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

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

From this reading It was wonderful weather for July, pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings and languorously hot in the middle of the day.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

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

From this reading It was wonderful weather for July, pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings and languorously hot in the middle of the day.

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

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

a Caucasian

From this reading UNDER THE AWNING Three idyllic days followed during which the _Slow Poke_, her white paint freshly gleaming in the sunlight, bobbed and courtesied her way up the long reaches of the river.

which person or people

From this reading It was Harry who ordered the lines cast off as soon as breakfast was finished in the morning and who refused to allow them to remain at anchor for more than the barest two hours at dinner-time.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Chub predicted sunstrokes for the whole party, but Harry was without mercy.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Chub predicted sunstrokes for the whole party, but Harry was without mercy.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It was wonderful weather for July, pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings and languorously hot in the middle of the day.