Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

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

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

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

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

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

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

easily moved to anger

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

-ing form of “commend” — express approval of

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading He and De Noyan would have quarrelled many times a day, only neither comprehended the language of the other.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He and De Noyan would have quarrelled many times a day, only neither comprehended the language of the other.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

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

From this reading He and De Noyan would have quarrelled many times a day, only neither comprehended the language of the other.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

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

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

an event that happens

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He and De Noyan would have quarrelled many times a day, only neither comprehended the language of the other.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

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

From this reading He and De Noyan would have quarrelled many times a day, only neither comprehended the language of the other.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

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

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

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

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

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

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

past form of “imprint” — establish or impress firmly in the mind

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

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

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading He and De Noyan would have quarrelled many times a day, only neither comprehended the language of the other.

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

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

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

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

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

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

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 THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

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

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

and nothing more

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

comparative of “muddy” — (of soil) soft and watery

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

not any; not one

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

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

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

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

From this reading He and De Noyan would have quarrelled many times a day, only neither comprehended the language of the other.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

and nothing more

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He and De Noyan would have quarrelled many times a day, only neither comprehended the language of the other.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

above and across; more than

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

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

From this reading He and De Noyan would have quarrelled many times a day, only neither comprehended the language of the other.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

manifest or bring back

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

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

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

stop the flow of a liquid

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

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

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

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

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

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

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

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

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He and De Noyan would have quarrelled many times a day, only neither comprehended the language of the other.

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

From this reading I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

in the direction of

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

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

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

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

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

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 I remember merely the low, flat line of shore, stretching away to a darker green of the heavy forest behind, and the ever-moving flood of changeless water, no sign of life appearing along its surface.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

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

From this reading Those were neither days nor miles that imprinted themselves on memory; they left only vague impressions, as one sometimes beholds objects through the dense haze of early morning.

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

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS I do not recall how many leagues we pushed our way up the stream, nor could I name the length of time required for our journey, before we arrived where a large river, bearing a muddier current, led toward the north and west.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Nor was there any happening within our boat to reflect upon, excepting that our new comrade proved himself a stanch man at the oars, thus commending himself to me, in spite of a choleric temper apt to burst forth over trifles.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He and De Noyan would have quarrelled many times a day, only neither comprehended the language of the other.