Chapter XX

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

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

(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 WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

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

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

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

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

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

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

push one's way

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Down into the river went the intrepid boy, bent on bringing Cunningham to the surface if possible—and determined that it was possible.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

shining intensely

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

inflected form of “bob” — move up and down repeatedly

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

a youthful male person

From this reading Down into the river went the intrepid boy, bent on bringing Cunningham to the surface if possible—and determined that it was possible.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Down into the river went the intrepid boy, bent on bringing Cunningham to the surface if possible—and determined that it was possible.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

adjust for

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Down into the river went the intrepid boy, bent on bringing Cunningham to the surface if possible—and determined that it was possible.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down into the river went the intrepid boy, bent on bringing Cunningham to the surface if possible—and determined that it was possible.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

an act that fails

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

set up or found

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

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

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

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

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

the act of departing

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

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

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

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

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

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

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

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

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Down into the river went the intrepid boy, bent on bringing Cunningham to the surface if possible—and determined that it was possible.

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

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Down into the river went the intrepid boy, bent on bringing Cunningham to the surface if possible—and determined that it was possible.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading Down into the river went the intrepid boy, bent on bringing Cunningham to the surface if possible—and determined that it was possible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

having a sharply uneven surface or outline

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

tall and thin and having long slender limbs

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

the force of workers available

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

in motion

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Down into the river went the intrepid boy, bent on bringing Cunningham to the surface if possible—and determined that it was possible.

above and across; more than

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Down into the river went the intrepid boy, bent on bringing Cunningham to the surface if possible—and determined that it was possible.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

with speed

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

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

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

cut with a saw

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

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

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

past form of “splinter” — withdraw from an organization or communion

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

closely encircling

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Down into the river went the intrepid boy, bent on bringing Cunningham to the surface if possible—and determined that it was possible.

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

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

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

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

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

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

a source of difficulty

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

pull hard

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

inflected form of “tug” — pull hard

From this reading It seemed hours to the three boys on the _Rocket_ before they spied Frank’s head on the surface, bobbing suddenly from the water, and saw that he was tugging at a heavy load.

precisely as stated

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

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

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

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 Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Down into the river went the intrepid boy, bent on bringing Cunningham to the surface if possible—and determined that it was possible.

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

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN ALL ENDS WELL Though Frank Allen was an expert swimmer, the best in Columbia and the surrounding country, he found trouble in going to the aid of Fred Cunningham.

in or at the place that

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.

during the time that

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading The explosion of the tank had spread blazing gasoline over the surface of the river; the wreck of the _Speedaway_ was settling by the stern quite rapidly; the hundreds of splintered pieces were moving here and there, jagged and rough, a menace to the swimmer; the barge had come to a stop and was rocking to and fro while the tug held it.

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading Men aboard the barge were yelling and calling warnings and suggestions and the searchlight of the _Rocket_ danced about the water as Lanky tried to compensate for the failure of Paul Bird, not very expert at the wheel, to hold the _Rocket_ where it belonged.