Chapter V

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

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

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

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From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

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From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

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

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

a youthful male person

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

at any time

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

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

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

to a considerable degree

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

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

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

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

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

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

From this reading "How now, little son?" said the kind old voice.

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

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

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

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "How now, little son?" said the kind old voice.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

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

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

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

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

not any; not one

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

without a sound

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "How now, little son?" said the kind old voice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

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From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "How now, little son?" said the kind old voice.

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

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

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

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

a male human offspring

From this reading "How now, little son?" said the kind old voice.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

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

From this reading Eyes Shining in the Dark NO one in the little rafthouse on the "Swan" ever knew of Sergey's adventure that night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

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

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

up to a particular time

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "How now, little son?" said the kind old voice.

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

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

possessive form of “water” — 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 So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.

at the time that

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading So when the boy, left at the water's edge by his uncle and the guardian Appolon, crept noiselessly into the cabin, no one stirred foot or hand, and Sergey betook himself to his usual corner without disturbing the sleepers.

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

From this reading For, tired with the arduous day's work, and sleepy from fourteen to sixteen hours' exposure to wind and sun, the raft skipper and his big sons slept heavily to the music of their own snoring.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Worn out with excitement and weariness, the boy fell asleep too, and knew nothing until he was roused by old Ivan next morning.