on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
(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 If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
AMIDSTprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
any thing at all
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Jack soon began to breathe easier.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading Jack soon began to breathe easier.
BURSTINGverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Everything depended on luck--and the current of the river.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Everything depended on luck--and the current of the river.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Jack soon began to breathe easier.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
an opposing military force
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
divisible by two
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything depended on luck--and the current of the river.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
a small worthless amount
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Everything depended on luck--and the current of the river.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
motorboatnounUS /ˈmoʊtərboʊt/
a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everything depended on luck--and the current of the river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
go across or through
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
established beyond doubt
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
push-pole
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From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Everything depended on luck--and the current of the river.
rowboatnounUS /ˈroʊboʊt/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
SHELLSnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
in the near future
From this reading Jack soon began to breathe easier.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
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 AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AMIDST BURSTING SHELLS Jack did not even dare attempt to draw the push-pole up out of the water, lest he manage in some fashion to strike it against the side of the boat, and in this way draw the attention of the enemy.
(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 If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Certainly if hearty wishes could accomplish anything this end was likely to be achieved, for every one aboard was hoping it would come to pass.
but in spite of that
From this reading If this latter proved strong enough to draw the motorboat far enough away, so that its outlines could not be distinguished by those in the rowboat, all might yet be well.
