Chapter IV

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

From this reading He had not lived on a Mississippi bayou for the greater part of his life in vain.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

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

From this reading He was an excellent swimmer, and he had the knack to an unusual degree of swimming under water a long distance.

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

From this reading He was an excellent swimmer, and he had the knack to an unusual degree of swimming under water a long distance.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Tony of course was not drowned, nor indeed at any time had he been in danger.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tony of course was not drowned, nor indeed at any time had he been in danger.

a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)

From this reading He had not lived on a Mississippi bayou for the greater part of his life in vain.

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

From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Tony of course was not drowned, nor indeed at any time had he been in danger.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

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From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Tony of course was not drowned, nor indeed at any time had he been in danger.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Tony of course was not drowned, nor indeed at any time had he been in danger.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading He was an excellent swimmer, and he had the knack to an unusual degree of swimming under water a long distance.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He was an excellent swimmer, and he had the knack to an unusual degree of swimming under water a long distance.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading Tony of course was not drowned, nor indeed at any time had he been in danger.

divisible by two

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading He was an excellent swimmer, and he had the knack to an unusual degree of swimming under water a long distance.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had not lived on a Mississippi bayou for the greater part of his life in vain.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He had not lived on a Mississippi bayou for the greater part of his life in vain.

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

From this reading Tony of course was not drowned, nor indeed at any time had he been in danger.

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From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

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

From this reading Tony of course was not drowned, nor indeed at any time had he been in danger.

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

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

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

From this reading He had not lived on a Mississippi bayou for the greater part of his life in vain.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

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

From this reading Tony of course was not drowned, nor indeed at any time had he been in danger.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Tony of course was not drowned, nor indeed at any time had he been in danger.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

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

From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

a special way of doing something

From this reading He was an excellent swimmer, and he had the knack to an unusual degree of swimming under water a long distance.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had not lived on a Mississippi bayou for the greater part of his life in vain.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He had not lived on a Mississippi bayou for the greater part of his life in vain.

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 He was an excellent swimmer, and he had the knack to an unusual degree of swimming under water a long distance.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading He had not lived on a Mississippi bayou for the greater part of his life in vain.

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

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Tony of course was not drowned, nor indeed at any time had he been in danger.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had not lived on a Mississippi bayou for the greater part of his life in vain.

on one occasion

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He had not lived on a Mississippi bayou for the greater part of his life in vain.

(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist

From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

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

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

have in common

From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

plural of “stunt” — a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

required or under orders

From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading He was an excellent swimmer, and he had the knack to an unusual degree of swimming under water a long distance.

the act of swimming

From this reading He was an excellent swimmer, and he had the knack to an unusual degree of swimming under water a long distance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

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

From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Tony of course was not drowned, nor indeed at any time had he been in danger.

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

From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

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

From this reading Tony of course was not drowned, nor indeed at any time had he been in danger.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He was an excellent swimmer, and he had the knack to an unusual degree of swimming under water a long distance.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading He was an excellent swimmer, and he had the knack to an unusual degree of swimming under water a long distance.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading He had not lived on a Mississippi bayou for the greater part of his life in vain.

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

From this reading Tony of course was not drowned, nor indeed at any time had he been in danger.

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

From this reading He was an excellent swimmer, and he had the knack to an unusual degree of swimming under water a long distance.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “PAX” It is not to be supposed that we share the fright of the four hazers.

at the time that

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.

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

From this reading When Chapin had first advanced upon him, he had intended to fight, but he realized at once that such a course would be foolish, for he would inevitably be conquered, and forced in the long run to go through the “stunts” even in a more unpleasant fashion than if he submitted at once.