Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "It's a case of runnin' back up the river," Bill Jepson said nervously, "An' the sooner we get about it the better."

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

later than; following

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

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

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

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

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "It's a case of runnin' back up the river," Bill Jepson said nervously, "An' the sooner we get about it the better."

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "It's a case of runnin' back up the river," Bill Jepson said nervously, "An' the sooner we get about it the better."

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading "It's a case of runnin' back up the river," Bill Jepson said nervously, "An' the sooner we get about it the better."

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

confined by bonds

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "It's a case of runnin' back up the river," Bill Jepson said nervously, "An' the sooner we get about it the better."

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do

From this reading DODGING THE ENEMY.

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

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

an opposing military force

From this reading DODGING THE ENEMY.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

give expression to

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

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

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "It's a case of runnin' back up the river," Bill Jepson said nervously, "An' the sooner we get about it the better."

the act of acquiring something

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

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

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

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

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

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

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

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

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

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

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading "It's a case of runnin' back up the river," Bill Jepson said nervously, "An' the sooner we get about it the better."

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

From this reading "It's a case of runnin' back up the river," Bill Jepson said nervously, "An' the sooner we get about it the better."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

a particular point in time

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading "It's a case of runnin' back up the river," Bill Jepson said nervously, "An' the sooner we get about it the better."

not one, and not any

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

above and across; more than

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading "It's a case of runnin' back up the river," Bill Jepson said nervously, "An' the sooner we get about it the better."

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

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

From this reading "It's a case of runnin' back up the river," Bill Jepson said nervously, "An' the sooner we get about it the better."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

possessive form of “so” — the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading "It's a case of runnin' back up the river," Bill Jepson said nervously, "An' the sooner we get about it the better."

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading DODGING THE ENEMY.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

except if; if not

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

up to a particular time

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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

From this reading "It's a case of runnin' back up the river," Bill Jepson said nervously, "An' the sooner we get about it the better."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Darius was not of the same opinion, as was shown when he said, after waiting a moment to learn if any other had an opinion to express:

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

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."

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

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

at the time that

From this reading As I have said, Captain Hanaford shoved his tiller hard over, throwing the pungy around until her nose struck the mud, and it was a question of getting her off the bank in the shortest possible space of time, unless we were minded to lay there when the action began, for none of us doubted but that an engagement was close at hand.

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From this reading "I'm willin' to agree that we're bound to put back a bit, so's to be out of the way when the iron begins to fly; but I don't hold that we should run very far off until findin' out how things are goin' to turn."