Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The captain stood by as the boy steered across the bay, and wondered at the chance that kept him for miles on exactly the right course.

(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 Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading When the anchor was hoisted in the morning, Dick was at the wheel, which he held on to when the captain came up to relieve him.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

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

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

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

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

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

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

for the reason that

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

a youthful male person

From this reading The captain stood by as the boy steered across the bay, and wondered at the chance that kept him for miles on exactly the right course.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When the anchor was hoisted in the morning, Dick was at the wheel, which he held on to when the captain came up to relieve him.

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

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The captain stood by as the boy steered across the bay, and wondered at the chance that kept him for miles on exactly the right course.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The captain stood by as the boy steered across the bay, and wondered at the chance that kept him for miles on exactly the right course.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

placed crosswise

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

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

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

someone who is a detective

From this reading When the anchor was hoisted in the morning, Dick was at the wheel, which he held on to when the captain came up to relieve him.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The captain stood by as the boy steered across the bay, and wondered at the chance that kept him for miles on exactly the right course.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

set up or found

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

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From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

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

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading When the anchor was hoisted in the morning, Dick was at the wheel, which he held on to when the captain came up to relieve him.

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

From this reading When the anchor was hoisted in the morning, Dick was at the wheel, which he held on to when the captain came up to relieve him.

past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading When the anchor was hoisted in the morning, Dick was at the wheel, which he held on to when the captain came up to relieve him.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

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

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

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

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

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

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The captain stood by as the boy steered across the bay, and wondered at the chance that kept him for miles on exactly the right course.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

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

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When the anchor was hoisted in the morning, Dick was at the wheel, which he held on to when the captain came up to relieve him.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

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

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

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

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

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

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the anchor was hoisted in the morning, Dick was at the wheel, which he held on to when the captain came up to relieve him.

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading When the anchor was hoisted in the morning, Dick was at the wheel, which he held on to when the captain came up to relieve him.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The captain stood by as the boy steered across the bay, and wondered at the chance that kept him for miles on exactly the right course.

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

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

filled with shade

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading The captain stood by as the boy steered across the bay, and wondered at the chance that kept him for miles on exactly the right course.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The captain stood by as the boy steered across the bay, and wondered at the chance that kept him for miles on exactly the right course.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

past form of “tackle” — accept as a challenge

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

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

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

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

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

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

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass

From this reading Captain Hull anchored the _Irene_ for the night in Tussock Bay, at the head of the lower division of Harney's River, because, as he said, he needed all the daylight he could get when he tackled the crooked courses between Tussock Bay and the Everglades.

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

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

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

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

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

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

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

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

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 It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading When the anchor was hoisted in the morning, Dick was at the wheel, which he held on to when the captain came up to relieve him.

at the time that

From this reading It was still daylight when they crossed the bar and passed the little key inside the mouth of the river, but they sailed up the stream by the light of the stars, which gave mystic beauty to the smooth water and the shadowy outlines of the tropical forest that bordered the banks of the river.

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

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TO THE GLADES IN THE "IRENE" They found the _Irene_ waiting for them near the mouth of the river, with Ned impatient to be off to catch the inflowing-tide from the mouth of Harney's River, which was about two miles down the coast.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading The captain stood by as the boy steered across the bay, and wondered at the chance that kept him for miles on exactly the right course.