Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

(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 Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

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

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Our lodgment was upon a small island, a stream of languidly flowing water extending between us and the main west shore.

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

not accessible to view

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

a flock of coots

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

raised above the ground

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

divisible by two

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading Our lodgment was upon a small island, a stream of languidly flowing water extending between us and the main west shore.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Our lodgment was upon a small island, a stream of languidly flowing water extending between us and the main west shore.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

set up or found

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

not accessible to view

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

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

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Our lodgment was upon a small island, a stream of languidly flowing water extending between us and the main west shore.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading Our lodgment was upon a small island, a stream of languidly flowing water extending between us and the main west shore.

the act of departing

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

bringing a charge or accusation against someone

From this reading Our lodgment was upon a small island, a stream of languidly flowing water extending between us and the main west shore.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

most important element

From this reading Our lodgment was upon a small island, a stream of languidly flowing water extending between us and the main west shore.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

not any; not one

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

compacted by ironing

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

offensive inquisitiveness

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

with speed

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

not used up

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

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

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

get by special effort

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

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From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

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

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

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

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

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

From this reading Our lodgment was upon a small island, a stream of languidly flowing water extending between us and the main west shore.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

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

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

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

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

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

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Our lodgment was upon a small island, a stream of languidly flowing water extending between us and the main west shore.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Our lodgment was upon a small island, a stream of languidly flowing water extending between us and the main west shore.

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

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

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 Our lodgment was upon a small island, a stream of languidly flowing water extending between us and the main west shore.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading These reeds sprang quickly back into position as we pressed through, leaving no trail for pursuers to follow.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Our lodgment was upon a small island, a stream of languidly flowing water extending between us and the main west shore.

in or at the place that

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

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

From this reading A COVERT IN THE CANE Our boat was securely hidden amid a thick growth of reeds, which extended their domain far down the shore, even out into the river shallows.

during the time that

From this reading Satisfied with the result of these efforts, we clambered up the slight ridge to where we found a small open space, carpeted with soft grass, and sufficiently elevated to permit our looking about above the level of the cane, while remaining concealed ourselves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nevertheless, making all secure on board, and removing from the locker a quantity of biscuit and some smoked meat, we took the further precaution of covering the boat with rushes so as thoroughly to disguise its presence from prying eyes.