Chapter XXII

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

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

later than; following

From this reading After that came some more hard inside work.

anew

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

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

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SAVANNAH AT LAST.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

terminate

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After that came some more hard inside work.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

plural of “chart” — a visual display of information

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

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

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

divisible by two

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

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

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

set up or found

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

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

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading After that came some more hard inside work.

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

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

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

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

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

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading After that came some more hard inside work.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

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

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

a small worthless amount

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

immediately past

From this reading SAVANNAH AT LAST.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

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

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

engage in

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

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

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After that came some more hard inside work.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

plural of “pond” — a small lake

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

a port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river

From this reading SAVANNAH AT LAST.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After that came some more hard inside work.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After that came some more hard inside work.

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

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

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

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

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

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

the day after today

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

under normal conditions

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

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

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

at the time that

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.

in or at the place that

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But where there is a will there usually appears to be a way; and by slow degrees they drew nearer the city on the coast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "With good luck, fellows, we ought to make it tomorrow," Jack announced, one evening, after he had been closely examining his charts again by the light of the cheery camp fire.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading After that came some more hard inside work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There were times when even the sanguine Jack began to fear that they would never reach Charleston; for even at high tide they found the connecting creeks in many instances little more than shallow ponds, and before they could break through, considerable pushing and dragging had to be done.