Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading How well he remembered carving them, one sunny afternoon, when he and Elta were drifting down the creek!

(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 There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

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

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

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

From this reading How well he remembered carving them, one sunny afternoon, when he and Elta were drifting down the creek!

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

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading REWARD RUNS AWAY WITH THE PANORAMA.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

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

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yes, indeed, it was his canoe fast enough, but how came it there?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Yes, indeed, it was his canoe fast enough, but how came it there?

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape

From this reading How well he remembered carving them, one sunny afternoon, when he and Elta were drifting down the creek!

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading How well he remembered carving them, one sunny afternoon, when he and Elta were drifting down the creek!

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading How well he remembered carving them, one sunny afternoon, when he and Elta were drifting down the creek!

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading How well he remembered carving them, one sunny afternoon, when he and Elta were drifting down the creek!

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

From this reading How well he remembered carving them, one sunny afternoon, when he and Elta were drifting down the creek!

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Yes, indeed, it was his canoe fast enough, but how came it there?

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Yes, indeed, it was his canoe fast enough, but how came it there?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

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

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

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

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

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

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

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

From this reading How well he remembered carving them, one sunny afternoon, when he and Elta were drifting down the creek!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Yes, indeed, it was his canoe fast enough, but how came it there?

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

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

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

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

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

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

and nothing more

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

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

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

something that is lost

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading REWARD RUNS AWAY WITH THE PANORAMA.

having a point

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading How well he remembered carving them, one sunny afternoon, when he and Elta were drifting down the creek!

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading REWARD RUNS AWAY WITH THE PANORAMA.

in an impolite manner

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading REWARD RUNS AWAY WITH THE PANORAMA.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading How well he remembered carving them, one sunny afternoon, when he and Elta were drifting down the creek!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

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

From this reading REWARD RUNS AWAY WITH THE PANORAMA.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading How well he remembered carving them, one sunny afternoon, when he and Elta were drifting down the creek!

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

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

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

the topmost one of two

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

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

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading How well he remembered carving them, one sunny afternoon, when he and Elta were drifting down the creek!

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

From this reading If he had needed proof other than his certain knowledge of the little craft, it was at hand; for, as he pointed out to Billy Brackett, there were his initials, rudely cut with a jack-knife, just inside the gunwale.

miscellaneous curios

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

at the time that

From this reading How well he remembered carving them, one sunny afternoon, when he and Elta were drifting down the creek!

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

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

belonging to which person

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

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

From this reading There was not the slightest doubt that the canoe, covered by a bit of canvas, which had rested all this time on the upper deck of the _Whatnot_, was the very one whose loss had grieved Winn almost as much as that of the raft itself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading REWARD RUNS AWAY WITH THE PANORAMA.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, indeed, it was his canoe fast enough, but how came it there?