Chapter XVII · Pleasant Driftings

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

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

(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 While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

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

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

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

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

a youthful male person

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading What comforts it contained, and with what a delightfully easy motion it glided down the sunlit river.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

gotten under control

From this reading What comforts it contained, and with what a delightfully easy motion it glided down the sunlit river.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

in a delightful manner

From this reading What comforts it contained, and with what a delightfully easy motion it glided down the sunlit river.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading What comforts it contained, and with what a delightfully easy motion it glided down the sunlit river.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

in a delicate manner

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

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

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading What comforts it contained, and with what a delightfully easy motion it glided down the sunlit river.

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

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

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

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

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

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

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

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

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From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

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

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

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

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What comforts it contained, and with what a delightfully easy motion it glided down the sunlit river.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

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

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

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 While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

a particular point in time

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading What comforts it contained, and with what a delightfully easy motion it glided down the sunlit river.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

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

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

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

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

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

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

new

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

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

From this reading What comforts it contained, and with what a delightfully easy motion it glided down the sunlit river.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

an easy victory

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

lighted by sunlight

From this reading What comforts it contained, and with what a delightfully easy motion it glided down the sunlit river.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

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

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

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

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

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

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

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

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

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

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

migratory

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

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

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

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

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What comforts it contained, and with what a delightfully easy motion it glided down the sunlit river.

at the time that

From this reading When breakfast was finished, Uncle Phin and Arthur sat on the cabin roof, under a bit of an awning that the former had contrived, and talked of their recent experience, while watching, with the delight of simple natures, the exquisitely beautiful scenery through which they were drifting.

in or at the place that

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to feel that he was at home, and to recognize the place; for the moment he was taken into the cabin, he sprang up on Arthur’s bunk, and nestled down at its foot, where the boy had prepared a bed for him two days before.

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

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

during the time that

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

which person or people

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading What comforts it contained, and with what a delightfully easy motion it glided down the sunlit river.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading How really like a home their rude little old house-boat appeared to the boy, who had been lost in the woods and spent the night in a tramps’ camp, and to the old man, who had passed the long hours in wandering up and down the lonely road, searching for his lost one.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading While Uncle Phin was getting ready the breakfast for which they were all so hungry, Arthur and Rusty, who had fully recovered his spirits, had a fine game of romp, during which the dog displayed so much intelligence, and performed so many funny tricks, as to completely win his young master’s heart.