Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading De Noyan grew more cheerful toward the end, his sullen mood changing to a gay semblance of reckless abandon.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

later than; following

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

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

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

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

From this reading More and more frequently tired muscles drove us to the shore for intervals of relaxation.

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

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

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

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

next to; at the side of

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

of short duration or distance

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading De Noyan grew more cheerful toward the end, his sullen mood changing to a gay semblance of reckless abandon.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading De Noyan grew more cheerful toward the end, his sullen mood changing to a gay semblance of reckless abandon.

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading De Noyan grew more cheerful toward the end, his sullen mood changing to a gay semblance of reckless abandon.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading More and more frequently tired muscles drove us to the shore for intervals of relaxation.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading De Noyan grew more cheerful toward the end, his sullen mood changing to a gay semblance of reckless abandon.

attracting or delighting

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading More and more frequently tired muscles drove us to the shore for intervals of relaxation.

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

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

in a free manner

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

many times at short intervals

From this reading More and more frequently tired muscles drove us to the shore for intervals of relaxation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading De Noyan grew more cheerful toward the end, his sullen mood changing to a gay semblance of reckless abandon.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading De Noyan grew more cheerful toward the end, his sullen mood changing to a gay semblance of reckless abandon.

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

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

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

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

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

From this reading De Noyan grew more cheerful toward the end, his sullen mood changing to a gay semblance of reckless abandon.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

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

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading More and more frequently tired muscles drove us to the shore for intervals of relaxation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

plural of “landmark” — the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

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

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

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 Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading De Noyan grew more cheerful toward the end, his sullen mood changing to a gay semblance of reckless abandon.

United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More and more frequently tired muscles drove us to the shore for intervals of relaxation.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading More and more frequently tired muscles drove us to the shore for intervals of relaxation.

not any; not one

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

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From this reading De Noyan grew more cheerful toward the end, his sullen mood changing to a gay semblance of reckless abandon.

plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

not divisible by two

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading More and more frequently tired muscles drove us to the shore for intervals of relaxation.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

gather

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading De Noyan grew more cheerful toward the end, his sullen mood changing to a gay semblance of reckless abandon.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading More and more frequently tired muscles drove us to the shore for intervals of relaxation.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

only a very short time before

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

From this reading De Noyan grew more cheerful toward the end, his sullen mood changing to a gay semblance of reckless abandon.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading More and more frequently tired muscles drove us to the shore for intervals of relaxation.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

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

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

plural of “snatch” — a small fragment

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

make steady

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading De Noyan grew more cheerful toward the end, his sullen mood changing to a gay semblance of reckless abandon.

a sudden emergence of the sun from behind clouds

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

moving very fast

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

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

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading More and more frequently tired muscles drove us to the shore for intervals of relaxation.

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

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

in the direction of

From this reading De Noyan grew more cheerful toward the end, his sullen mood changing to a gay semblance of reckless abandon.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

unaccustomed or unusual

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

directed up

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

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

From this reading More and more frequently tired muscles drove us to the shore for intervals of relaxation.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

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

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

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

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

which person or people

From this reading To me, however, he appeared scarcely more engaging in snatches of ribald song, and careless speech, freely interspersed with French oaths and much complaint at unwonted toll, than in his former moody silence; yet his cheerfulness had effect upon Madame, who contrived to rally from her mental depression, becoming in turn a veritable sunburst in the gloom.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Still, in spite of much time thus lost, we made steady progress, so before morning dawned I was confident many a mile had been placed behind, although the low shore we skirted remained so similar in outline as to afford few landmarks with which to gauge our passage.

but in spite of that

From this reading WE LAND AN ODD FISH After brief respite Madame steered as closely beside the bank as possible, thus avoiding the swift current, yet it was no small task to win our way upward through the lagging hours.