Chapter XVI

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

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

(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 THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

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

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With his bow hung over the other shoulder, knife and arrows in his belt, and his big club in hand, he looked ready for any contingency.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading With his bow hung over the other shoulder, knife and arrows in his belt, and his big club in hand, he looked ready for any contingency.

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

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading With his bow hung over the other shoulder, knife and arrows in his belt, and his big club in hand, he looked ready for any contingency.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading With his bow hung over the other shoulder, knife and arrows in his belt, and his big club in hand, he looked ready for any contingency.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading With his bow hung over the other shoulder, knife and arrows in his belt, and his big club in hand, he looked ready for any contingency.

a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading With his bow hung over the other shoulder, knife and arrows in his belt, and his big club in hand, he looked ready for any contingency.

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

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

a possible event or occurrence or result

From this reading With his bow hung over the other shoulder, knife and arrows in his belt, and his big club in hand, he looked ready for any contingency.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "We'll hit first for the mouth of the river," he said.

bottle that has a narrow neck

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

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

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading With his bow hung over the other shoulder, knife and arrows in his belt, and his big club in hand, he looked ready for any contingency.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

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

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

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

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

cause to move by striking

From this reading "We'll hit first for the mouth of the river," he said.

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

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading With his bow hung over the other shoulder, knife and arrows in his belt, and his big club in hand, he looked ready for any contingency.

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

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading With his bow hung over the other shoulder, knife and arrows in his belt, and his big club in hand, he looked ready for any contingency.

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

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading With his bow hung over the other shoulder, knife and arrows in his belt, and his big club in hand, he looked ready for any contingency.

a compact mass

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "We'll hit first for the mouth of the river," he said.

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

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading With his bow hung over the other shoulder, knife and arrows in his belt, and his big club in hand, he looked ready for any contingency.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

above and across; more than

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading With his bow hung over the other shoulder, knife and arrows in his belt, and his big club in hand, he looked ready for any contingency.

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

From this reading "We'll hit first for the mouth of the river," he said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We'll hit first for the mouth of the river," he said.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

in the near future

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

the season of growth

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

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

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

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

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

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

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

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

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

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 Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

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

From this reading "We'll hit first for the mouth of the river," he said.

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

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading Having sent Miss Leslie to fill the whiskey flask with spring water, he dropped three cocoanut-shell bowls, a piece of meat and a lump of salt into one of the earthenware pots, and slung all over his shoulder in the antelope skin.

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

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was in the best of humors, and showed unexpected consideration by presenting Winthrope with a cane, which he had cut and trimmed during the night.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE SAVAGE MANIFEST As Winthrope had succeeded in dragging himself to and from the headland without a collapse, the following morning, as soon as the dew was dry, Blake called out all hands for the expedition.