Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

later than; following

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

anew

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

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

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

eagerly desirous

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

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

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Then he darted into the undergrowth and crept back to the river-bank.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

have

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

not accessible to view

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

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

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Then he darted into the undergrowth and crept back to the river-bank.

past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Then he darted into the undergrowth and crept back to the river-bank.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

divisible by two

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

set up or found

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

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From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

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

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

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

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

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

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

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

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

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

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

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

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then he darted into the undergrowth and crept back to the river-bank.

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

From this reading IS THIS OUR RAFT OR NOT?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

and nothing more

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

go away from a place

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

fasten with a lock

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

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

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

not any; not one

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IS THIS OUR RAFT OR NOT?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

and nothing more

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IS THIS OUR RAFT OR NOT?

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading IS THIS OUR RAFT OR NOT?

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

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

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

From this reading IS THIS OUR RAFT OR NOT?

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

reject outright and bluntly

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

return to an original state

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

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

From this reading Then he darted into the undergrowth and crept back to the river-bank.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

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

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he darted into the undergrowth and crept back to the river-bank.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

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

From this reading IS THIS OUR RAFT OR NOT?

in spite of the fact that

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He reached it just in time to see Grimshaw lock the door of the "shanty," leave the raft, and start up the trail that he himself had taken but a minute before.

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

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading Then he darted into the undergrowth and crept back to the river-bank.

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

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

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

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Therefore, as he stepped ashore after his rebuff by Grimshaw, he only went so far up the trail through the timber as to be concealed from the man's view.

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

From this reading So anxious was Winn Caspar for the recovery of the raft lost through his carelessness and over-confidence in his own ability that, having found it again, he could not bear to lose sight of it, even though he had no idea of how he might regain its possession.