Chapter XIV

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

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

in addition

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading --Consummation of Driving.--The Claims of lumbering Business for greater Prominence.--The Boom.

the act of breaking something

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading --Consummation of Driving.--The Claims of lumbering Business for greater Prominence.--The Boom.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading --Consummation of Driving.--The Claims of lumbering Business for greater Prominence.--The Boom.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse

From this reading --Consummation of Driving.--The Claims of lumbering Business for greater Prominence.--The Boom.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

inflected form of “dam” — obstruct with, or as if with, a dam

From this reading Log-landing.--Laborious Exposure.--Damming Streams.--Exciting Scenes.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Log-landing.--Laborious Exposure.--Damming Streams.--Exciting Scenes.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading Log-landing.--Laborious Exposure.--Damming Streams.--Exciting Scenes.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

death of a person

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading --Consummation of Driving.--The Claims of lumbering Business for greater Prominence.--The Boom.

-ing form of “identify” — recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

of great significance or value

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

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

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

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

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

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

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

press tightly together or cram

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading Log-landing.--Laborious Exposure.--Damming Streams.--Exciting Scenes.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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

From this reading Log-landing.--Laborious Exposure.--Damming Streams.--Exciting Scenes.

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

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber

From this reading --Consummation of Driving.--The Claims of lumbering Business for greater Prominence.--The Boom.

most important element

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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 The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

above and across; more than

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

From this reading --Consummation of Driving.--The Claims of lumbering Business for greater Prominence.--The Boom.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

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

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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From this reading RIVER-DRIVING.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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

From this reading Log-landing.--Laborious Exposure.--Damming Streams.--Exciting Scenes.

unusual or striking

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Log-landing.--Laborious Exposure.--Damming Streams.--Exciting Scenes.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

past form of “swamp” — drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The business of _river-driving_ is not so agreeable as other departments of labor in the lumbering operations, though equally important, and also, in many respects, intensely interesting.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.

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From this reading --Log-riding.--Fun.--Breaking a Dry-landing.--A sudden Death.-- Thrilling Scenes on the "Nesourdnehunk."--Lake-driving.--Steam Tow-boat.--Remarks on Lake Navigation.--Driving the main River.-- Union of Crews.--Substantial Jokes.--Log Marks.--Dangers of River-driving.--Sad Feelings over the Grave of a River-driver.-- Singular Substitute for a Coffin.--Burial of a River-driver.--A Log Jam.--Great Excitement.--A Boat swamped.--A Man drowned.-- Narrow Escape.--Mode of Living on the River.--Wangun.--Antidote for Asthma.--The Wangun swamped.--An awful Struggle.--The miraculous Escape.--Driving among the Islands.--Amusing Exertions at identifying.