Chapter VII

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From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

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

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

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

From this reading "There are ten," he said, "and they are a part of Ottawa township, Ohio.

(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 They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

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

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

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

From this reading "How many islands are there in the group, papa?"

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

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Grace asked, as they neared them; "and to which State do they belong?"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Grace asked, as they neared them; "and to which State do they belong?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

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

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

true confidential information

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Grace asked, as they neared them; "and to which State do they belong?"

large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living on the south shore of Lake Erie in northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania and western New York

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

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

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Grace asked, as they neared them; "and to which State do they belong?"

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading "How many islands are there in the group, papa?"

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

From this reading "There are ten," he said, "and they are a part of Ottawa township, Ohio.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

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From this reading "How many islands are there in the group, papa?"

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

From this reading "How many islands are there in the group, papa?"

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading "How many islands are there in the group, papa?"

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

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

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "How many islands are there in the group, papa?"

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

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading Grace asked, as they neared them; "and to which State do they belong?"

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

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

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

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "There are ten," he said, "and they are a part of Ottawa township, Ohio.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario

From this reading "There are ten," he said, "and they are a part of Ottawa township, Ohio.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "How many islands are there in the group, papa?"

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "There are ten," he said, "and they are a part of Ottawa township, Ohio.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

possessive form of “perry” — United States philosopher (1876-1957)

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

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

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

recurring again and again

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

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

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There are ten," he said, "and they are a part of Ottawa township, Ohio.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Grace asked, as they neared them; "and to which State do they belong?"

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

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

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading "There are ten," he said, "and they are a part of Ottawa township, Ohio.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

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

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Grace asked, as they neared them; "and to which State do they belong?"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "How many islands are there in the group, papa?"

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

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

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

From this reading Grace asked, as they neared them; "and to which State do they belong?"

an administrative division of a county

From this reading "There are ten," he said, "and they are a part of Ottawa township, Ohio.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

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

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

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

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.

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

From this reading The _Dolphin_ reached Detroit that evening, did not stop, but slowly passed the city, which extends six or seven miles along the river, then on down the stream, the captain pointing out historical scenes, now on this side now on that.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were already on Lake Erie before the older ones retired for the night, passed Put-In-Bay and discussed with interest Perry's victory of September 10, 1813, though, as all were familiar with the details of the famous contest and triumph for the little American navy, the story was not repeated.