Chapter XII

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

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

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From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

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

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

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

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

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

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

changeable

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

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

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

third-person singular of “correct” — make right or correct

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading Inquiry at Hillcrest had elicited the information that Pete had never reached there.

divisible by two

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

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

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

a formal association of people with similar interests

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

plural of “guild” — a formal association of people with similar interests

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

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

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

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

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

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

From this reading Inquiry at Hillcrest had elicited the information that Pete had never reached there.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

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

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

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

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

having the identity known or established

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

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

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

a message received and understood

From this reading Inquiry at Hillcrest had elicited the information that Pete had never reached there.

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

a search for knowledge

From this reading Inquiry at Hillcrest had elicited the information that Pete had never reached there.

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

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

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

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

someone employed to clean and maintain a building

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

immediately past

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

most important element

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Inquiry at Hillcrest had elicited the information that Pete had never reached there.

information about recent and important events

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

no person; not anyone

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

and nothing more

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

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

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

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

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Inquiry at Hillcrest had elicited the information that Pete had never reached there.

without much difficulty

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

return to an original state

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

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

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

not in physical motion

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

a quantity of money

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading The drowned body, however, was never recovered--a fact which surprised nobody, since the current is capricious, and the stream so broad as to preclude the possibility of searching every foot of its bed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Inquiry at Hillcrest had elicited the information that Pete had never reached there.

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

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

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

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

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

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

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

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

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

From this reading The Guilds were deeply concerned, and Mr. Guild not only added a sum to that offered by the college for the recovery of the body, but himself took charge of a boat which all the next day dragged the river between his place and Centerport.

at the time that

From this reading TOMMY CORRECTS A REPORT Allan was almost the last of Pete’s friends to give up hope; but when, by the next morning, Pete had neither returned nor had news of him been received, even Allan accepted the general belief.

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

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.

during the time that

From this reading The janitor at the boat-house readily identified the overturned boat, while as for the hat, which had washed ashore at the foot of Main Street, even if Allan and Hal had been in doubt about it, there was still Pete’s initials marked on the inside.