used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I BUILD A CURIOUS "BOX" BOAT--AN UNPLEASANT NIGHT AT SEA--MY SUNDAY SERVICE--THE POEM, "ALEXANDER SELKIRK"--ITS APPLICABILITY TO MY LOT.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading During the summer my roving propensities began to assert themselves, and I longed to go farther _afield_ over the sea.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
ALEXANDERnounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I BUILD A CURIOUS "BOX" BOAT--AN UNPLEASANT NIGHT AT SEA--MY SUNDAY SERVICE--THE POEM, "ALEXANDER SELKIRK"--ITS APPLICABILITY TO MY LOT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the summer my roving propensities began to assert themselves, and I longed to go farther _afield_ over the sea.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
APPLICABILITYnounUS /ˌæpləkəˈbɪləti/
relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand
From this reading I BUILD A CURIOUS "BOX" BOAT--AN UNPLEASANT NIGHT AT SEA--MY SUNDAY SERVICE--THE POEM, "ALEXANDER SELKIRK"--ITS APPLICABILITY TO MY LOT.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading During the summer my roving propensities began to assert themselves, and I longed to go farther _afield_ over the sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I BUILD A CURIOUS "BOX" BOAT--AN UNPLEASANT NIGHT AT SEA--MY SUNDAY SERVICE--THE POEM, "ALEXANDER SELKIRK"--ITS APPLICABILITY TO MY LOT.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading During the summer my roving propensities began to assert themselves, and I longed to go farther _afield_ over the sea.
bethought
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From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
a small vessel for travel on water
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boathousenounUS /ˈboʊtˈhaʊs/
a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
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make by combining materials and parts
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
put or send forth
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
commencingverbUS /kəˈmensɪŋ/
-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the summer my roving propensities began to assert themselves, and I longed to go farther _afield_ over the sea.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading During the summer my roving propensities began to assert themselves, and I longed to go farther _afield_ over the sea.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
set up or found
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During the summer my roving propensities began to assert themselves, and I longed to go farther _afield_ over the sea.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
how
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From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I BUILD A CURIOUS "BOX" BOAT--AN UNPLEASANT NIGHT AT SEA--MY SUNDAY SERVICE--THE POEM, "ALEXANDER SELKIRK"--ITS APPLICABILITY TO MY LOT.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading During the summer my roving propensities began to assert themselves, and I longed to go farther _afield_ over the sea.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading I BUILD A CURIOUS "BOX" BOAT--AN UNPLEASANT NIGHT AT SEA--MY SUNDAY SERVICE--THE POEM, "ALEXANDER SELKIRK"--ITS APPLICABILITY TO MY LOT.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I BUILD A CURIOUS "BOX" BOAT--AN UNPLEASANT NIGHT AT SEA--MY SUNDAY SERVICE--THE POEM, "ALEXANDER SELKIRK"--ITS APPLICABILITY TO MY LOT.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
offingnounUS /ˈɔːfɪŋ/
the near or foreseeable future
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading During the summer my roving propensities began to assert themselves, and I longed to go farther _afield_ over the sea.
overhaulingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
a full supply
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading I BUILD A CURIOUS "BOX" BOAT--AN UNPLEASANT NIGHT AT SEA--MY SUNDAY SERVICE--THE POEM, "ALEXANDER SELKIRK"--ITS APPLICABILITY TO MY LOT.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
propensitiesnounUS /prəˈpensətiz/
plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something
From this reading During the summer my roving propensities began to assert themselves, and I longed to go farther _afield_ over the sea.
rivetsnounUS /ˈrɪvəts/
plural of “rivet” — ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading During the summer my roving propensities began to assert themselves, and I longed to go farther _afield_ over the sea.
screwsnounUS /skruːz/
plural of “screw” — someone who guards prisoners
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
SELKIRKnounUS /ˈselkərk/
Scottish sailor who was put ashore on a deserted island off the coast of Chile for five years (providing the basis for Daniel Defoe's novel about Robinson Crusoe) (1676-1721)
From this reading I BUILD A CURIOUS "BOX" BOAT--AN UNPLEASANT NIGHT AT SEA--MY SUNDAY SERVICE--THE POEM, "ALEXANDER SELKIRK"--ITS APPLICABILITY TO MY LOT.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I BUILD A CURIOUS "BOX" BOAT--AN UNPLEASANT NIGHT AT SEA--MY SUNDAY SERVICE--THE POEM, "ALEXANDER SELKIRK"--ITS APPLICABILITY TO MY LOT.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading During the summer my roving propensities began to assert themselves, and I longed to go farther _afield_ over the sea.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading I BUILD A CURIOUS "BOX" BOAT--AN UNPLEASANT NIGHT AT SEA--MY SUNDAY SERVICE--THE POEM, "ALEXANDER SELKIRK"--ITS APPLICABILITY TO MY LOT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I BUILD A CURIOUS "BOX" BOAT--AN UNPLEASANT NIGHT AT SEA--MY SUNDAY SERVICE--THE POEM, "ALEXANDER SELKIRK"--ITS APPLICABILITY TO MY LOT.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading During the summer my roving propensities began to assert themselves, and I longed to go farther _afield_ over the sea.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Why not utilize these?
up to a particular time
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
tin-lined
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From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I BUILD A CURIOUS "BOX" BOAT--AN UNPLEASANT NIGHT AT SEA--MY SUNDAY SERVICE--THE POEM, "ALEXANDER SELKIRK"--ITS APPLICABILITY TO MY LOT.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
UNPLEASANTadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading I BUILD A CURIOUS "BOX" BOAT--AN UNPLEASANT NIGHT AT SEA--MY SUNDAY SERVICE--THE POEM, "ALEXANDER SELKIRK"--ITS APPLICABILITY TO MY LOT.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
utilizeverbUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why not utilize these?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I bethought me how I might contrive myself a boat in which to venture into the offing with, as my canoe was too frail to go far from shore.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I looked around to see what I could utilize, and found I had a few inch boards and plenty of rivets, nails, and screws; but after overhauling my stock I came to the conclusion that my materials would not warrant my commencing a craft of any size, so for several days I gave up the project, till one day visiting the boathouse I cast my eyes on the large tin-lined packing cases in which my goods had been packed.
